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Houlton Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 10, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Location: Houlton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small fair featuring livestock, crafts, midway and state entertainment.
Ossipee Valley Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 9, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Location: South Hiram, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Old-fashion fair, unique exhibit halls, lots of livestock, midway, drag racing and animal pull events.
Waterford World's Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 17, 2026 - July 19, 2026
Location: North Waterford, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small family oriented agricultural fair, featuring local vendors, entertainment and livestock. Old MacDonald's Barn full of animals to touch, outside stage with local talent, demonstrations & livestock exhibits
Bangor State Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 30, 2026 - August 8, 2026
Location: Bangor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, and commercial exhibits.
Northern Maine Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 5, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Location: Presque Isle, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large family fair, lots of rides and exhibits, horse pulling, harness racing, tractor pulling, demo derby.
Skowhegan State Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 13, 2026 - August 22, 2026
Location: Skowhegan, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large agricultural fair featuring a huge midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pull events and harness racing.
Union Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 5, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Location: Union, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large family fair famous for the annual State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. Large midway, crafts, animal pull events, harness racing.
Acton Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 27, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Location: Acton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Outstanding exhibits, 4-H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pull events, midway
Piscataquis Valley Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 27, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, milking parlor, homemade ice cream, crafts, midway, mechanical pulling, demo derbies, animal pulling and stage shows.
Windsor Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 29, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Location: Windsor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large, progressive fair with extensive agricultural, art/crafts exhibits. Large midway, animal pull events, harness racing and mechanical pulling.
Blue Hill Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 3, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Location: Blue Hill, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Great country fair, midway, exhibits, non-pari-mutuel racing, animal pull events, entertainment.
Harmony Free Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 4, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Location: Harmony, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Free Admission, Free Parking, Stage Shows, Animal and Mechanical Pulling, Midway, Demo Derby, Livestock and Exhibit Hall.
Clinton Lion's Agricultural Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 10, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Location: Clinton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Family-oriented agricultural fair with animal and mechanical pulling, outstanding midway, exhibit halls, stage entertainment, and woodsmen contest.
Litchfield Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Location: Litchfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Country fair with large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal pull events. Historical fair museum.
Oxford County Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 16, 2026 - September 19, 2026
Location: Oxford, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Livestock shows, animal pull events, midway, crafts, exhibits, and a new harness race track.
New Portland Lion's Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 18, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Location: New Portland, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Midway, exhibit hall, animal and mechanical pulling, crafts, livestock exhibits, woodsmen day, stage shows.
Farmington Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 20, 2026 - September 26, 2026
Location: Farmington, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pull events, harness racing, demolition derby.
Common Ground Country Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 24, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Location: Unity, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A celebration of rural life, demonstrations, Maine-Organic produced foods and crafts as well as livestock exhibits.
Cumberland Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 27, 2026 - October 3, 2026
Location: Cumberland Ctr, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Animal pull events and harness racing.
Fryeburg Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: October 4, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Location: Fryeburg, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows.
Topsham Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 9, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Location: Topsham, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, animal pull events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing.
Washington County Fair
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 29, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Location: Pembroke
Event Type: Fair
Videographer and Video Editor(s)
Division / Program: Maine Conservation Corps
Location: MCC Office in Augusta
Event Type: Volunteer
Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is seeking a videographer and video editor(s) who can create a few short film projects to help us in our marketing and recruitment endeavors.
MCC is an AmeriCorps program that provides opportunities for people to get outdoors and contribute to the greater good. Our mission is to accomplish conservation initiatives that inspire people and enhance communities, and that's what we've been doing since our establishment in 1983.
Every year, we place almost 100 individuals throughout the entire state of Maine to conserve and protect our natural resources. They participate in trail maintenance and erosion control, water quality and wildlife monitoring, invasive plant removal, outdoor education and outreach, and so much more.
In addition, we provide people with an opportunity to learn valuable life skills, gain confidence, and become lifelong advocates of the environment.
We need your help to spread the word about the awesome things we are getting done!
Responsibilities
- Produce short marketing videos 30, 60, or 90 seconds in length
- Ensure our key messages and goals are incorporated into the videos
- Possession of necessary film equipment, including camera, editing software, lighting, or sound equipment
- Travel with or without an MCC staff person to project sites to get footage of members and projects
- Edit footage and collaborate with MCC staff to create the final product
- Input music, dialogues, graphics, and effects
- Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
- Collect appropriate consent from persons interviewed, photographed, etc.
- Ensure final products are accessible (e.g., audio descriptions, closed captions, etc.)
- Receive express written consent from MCC before disseminating products
- Check-in regularly with MCC staff for updates and communicate any needs through email or face-to-face meetings
Qualifications
- Professional or personal experience in video production: filming, image, and sound editing (samples of past work would be very appreciated)
- Professional, energetic, creative, and self-motivated
- Effective communicator and troubleshooter
- Ability to make decisions and follow through with minimal supervision
- Ability to follow through and meet deadlines and possess a strong sense of responsibility
To Get Involved
If you're interested in this, or other volunteer projects, please fill out our quick interest form!
Contact Phone: (207) 624-6085
2026 Approved Wood Measurement Training - Orono
Division / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: July 23, 2026 - July 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: University of Maine Forest Field Office - 825 College Avenue, Old Town, Maine
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Topics include:
- Scaler's Licensing Law and Wood Measurement Rules, Mike Picard - State of Maine Weights and Measures
- Basics of Wood Measurements, Keith Kanoti University of Maine
- Defects and Deductions, Mark Vannah Licensed scaler and head scaler at Robbins Lumber Co.
- Insect ID/Wood Quarantine Presentation, Michael Parisio MFS Forest Entomologist
- "Hands on" log scaling, deduction and decay (Mark Vannah)
- Log Scaling & Lumber Grading, a tour of the sawmill to see logs opened up into lumber. Ben Lumbra O&R Lumbra
- Scaling High-Quality Veneer Grade Logs and Defect Description, Walker Day & Nathan Gould Columbia Forest Products
Day 1 - Thursday, July 23, 2026: University of Maine Forest Field Office - 825 College Avenue, Old Town, Maine
Day 2 - Friday, July 24, 2026: O&R Lumbra Hardwood Mill in Milo, Maine
Contact Name: Pete Johnson
Contact Email: pjohnson@sfimaine.org
Cost: $100
Co-Sponsor: University of Maine; Maine Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc; O&R Lumbra Hardwood Sawmill, Robbiins Lumber Company, Columbia Forest Products, The State of Maine
Soil Health Series 2026: Field Day #2
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development, Maine Healthy Soils Program
Date: July 21, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Morning Dew Farm, 245 U.S. 1, Damariscotta, ME, 04543
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Each workshop in the Soil Health Series will feature a different local farm. After gathering for a meal featuring locally sourced ingredients, participants will walk the fields with Matthew Boucher, Maine State Soil Scientist, to discuss opportunities and challenges in managing soil health on-site, and to provide advice and answer any questions attendees may have.
Brendan McQuillen and Brady Hatch / Morning Dew Farm - Soil Health and Maintenance by spreading compost, growing green manures, and applying minerals and other soil stimulants.
Capacity is limited. Registration is required.
Cost: Free
Co-Sponsor: Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Soil Health Series 2026: Field Day #3
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development, Maine Healthy Soils Program
Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Landsmith Farm and Commons 72 Stahl Farm Road, Waldoboro, ME, 04572
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Each workshop in the Soil Health Series will feature a different local farm. After gathering for a meal featuring locally sourced ingredients, participants will walk the fields with Matthew Boucher, Maine State Soil Scientist, to discuss opportunities and challenges in managing soil health on-site, and to provide advice and answer any questions attendees may have.
Erin Espinosa / Landsmith Farm and Commons - Opening new ground and revitalizing old farm fields while maintaining soil health.
Capacity is limited. Registration is required.
Cost: Free
Co-Sponsor: Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Understanding Your Soil
Division / Program: Agriculture Resource Development, Maine Healthy Soils Program
Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 6th Gen Farm, 1696 Town Line Rd. Merrill
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Field talk will cover different soil health practices on this beginning farm, plant diagnostic tests for stress vs disease, rotation plants, pest scouting and water management.
Cost: Free
Co-Sponsor: Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District
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