Fall Fair Returns to Augusta, Maine, Thursday, September 19, 2024

Back in the '80s and '90s, nearly every small town had a carnival.

Unlike Maine's agricultural fairs, like the Windsor Fair & Fryeburg Fair, these carnivals were very basic. Typically, they would have a midway with rides, games, and food vendors. Occasionally, they would also have a few sideshows.

Sure, they weren't the kind of attraction where you'd spend the entire day, but they were a great way to kill a few hours with the family.

In recent decades, these carnivals have become a rarity, but the Augusta Downtown Alliance is bringing that tradition back.

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The Kickoff to Fall Fair in Augusta, Maine

Because last year's fall fair was such a success, the event will be returning to Augusta's Mill Park this September.

According to a Facebook event page for the fair, the event will take place from Thursday, September 19, through Sunday, September 22.

Just like last year, Smokey's Greater Shows will be back with a midway filled with rides, games, and food vendors.

As is often the case with new events, we can expect to see new additions to the fair each year. For example, an exciting new addition for 2024 is Cushnoc Brewing Company's beer tent.

For the latest on the Kickoff to Fall Fair follow the event on Facebook.

Hopefully, we'll continue to see this great event get bigger and bigger each year.

A Tour of Maine's Incredible Lighthouses From Kittery to the Midcoast

Lighthouses are not only iconic, they are living history. We are fortunate to have countless lighthouse still standing and operating. While many are iconic tourist destinations, it hasn't changed the fact that they still stand to protect vulnerable ships and sailors.

Here is a look at some of those iconic Maine lighthouses in the southern part of the state up to the midcoast.

Gallery Credit: Chris Sedenka