Farmington Fair adds hay bale decorating contest to its 7-day exhibition

The fair is scheduled to open next Sunday and feature several new events.

Volunteers needed for Ag Day at Farmington Fair

Ag Day at Farmington Fair returns this year after a three-year hiatus, with volunteers needed for a variety of tasks to make the day a success for all.

Another interim town manager hired in Farmington

In July, a candidate for the town manager position stepped down during negotiations, so the process of selecting a new one had to restart.

There’s an ugly side to Maine harness racing

Horses have been subjected to drugging and abuse, with more than 600 violations issued by the state governing body for the sport since 2016.

Partly sunny skies greet Farmington Fair attendees Friday

Families were enjoying better weather Friday afternoon, Sept. 23, at the fair after a mostly rainy week.

The camaraderie of horse racing

Maine's harness racing scene is like one big family, according to Shannon Smith and Gloria Cushing, members of the local horse-racing community.

Final fair preparations

Photos: Petting the animals at the Farmington Fair

Ariana Hall, 7, of Farmington enjoyed her fill of animals Tuesday with her mother, baby sister, and grandmother. The fair runs through Saturday.

Photos: Off and running at Farmington Fair

The 181st annual exhibition put on by the Franklin County Agricultural Society continues through Saturday at Farmington Fairgrounds.

4-H’ers unable to show poultry at Farmington Fair this week

Avian infuenza cases in Maine prompt cancellation of competition.