The summer of 2026 is going to be a blast!

Who wants a doughboy?

June weekends are officially booked: rides, contests, and way too much fried dough.

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Summer is here, which means we have so many things to look forward to once again. And it just wouldn't be summer and fall in the State of Maine without the fair!

The folks at Maine Fairs have released the scheduled dates for the 2026 State Fair season, which kicks off this month

The thought of going on rides, listening to live music, playing games, and enjoying french fries with vinegar on a hot summer day, is too good to pass up, so lets take a look a the first 3 fairs coming our way.

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