The Fryeburg Fair is a great place to indulge in culinary tourism, especially with people selling their local speciality products. Fairgoers can have a good helping of everything from pork sandwiches and fried dough to lobster rolls and funnel cakes. The fair is truly a foodie’s paradise.
The Fryeburg Fair is no place for dieters and those on a constant weight watch. You have to loosen up and try the heavenly fried food. All the deep-fried, deliciously battered delicacies are heavenly to sink your teeth into. Some of the favorites at the fair are the onion rings, Australian fries, deep-fried oreos, potato spirals, deep fried cheese and macaroni and the battered chicken.
Any agricultural fair worth its salt offers a wealth of culinary options for carnivores. TRhe Fryeburg Festival does not disappoint and you must try the delectable ribs and steaks available at the food stalls.
What is a fair if you do not go overboard on all the desserts, cookies and candies? At the Fryeburg Fair you can take a pick of some really mouth-watering sweet treats. Try out candy apples, brownies, cannoli, dough nuggets, apple crisp, pretzels and fried dough with cinnamon sugar.
The Fryeburg Fair promises fun and entertainment galore for all fairgoers. One of the best ways to enjoy the most of the week-long fete is to book one of the many Fryeburg Fair hotels available in and near the event ground.
A long held tradition at the fair, men and women from all over the United States compete in more than 27 wood-related events during Woodsmen's Field Day, such as springboard, crosscut, tree felling, axe throwing, standing block and bucksawing among many other fun events. The events go on all day long and awards are handed out at regular intervals.
The Fram Museum offers numerous demonstrations and displays of trade and craft memorabilia from the time of New England’s early industries. Visitors can experience how activities like harness making, potash making, leather tanning, log driving and sugar production were carried out in those days.
The best way to enjoy a fair is undoubtedly going on rides and the Fryeburg Fair does not disappoint. Fairgoers usually have an amazing time on fair-favorite rides like the Sky Diver or the Giant Gondola Wheel. Then there are exciting rides like the Dragon Wagon, Musical Chairs Swing and, for the little ones, Raiders.
Make a detailed itinerary of what you want to do at the fair and book the best of Fryeburg Fair vacation rentals so that you have a wonderful getaway or short trip. There are certain tips that can make your time at the fair even more enjoyable.
The main street and downtown of Fryeburg are usually clogged with traffic jam during the peak of the fair, increasing the time needed to reach the event. For faster access visitors should head to the north of Fryeburg and then make their way to the fairground by taking Route 5 south.
To cut short the confusion about what to eat, owing to the sheer variety of food stalls and items that are found here, head to Tom’s Jumbo Stand which offers everything from the tastiest doughnuts to the freshest produce making it a popular destination with locals and visitors alike.
The nightly concerts, which feature some of the biggest names in roots and country music, can be accessed free if you have bought a ticket for the fair. There is also no reserved seating, so you can choose a really good spot if you reach the performance area early.
