Every year for eight days in the beginning of October the town of Fryeburg, Maine holds a big fair. Visitors come from all around to watch the championships held on the fairs Woodsmen's Day. You'll find that the fair is plumb full of loggers, woodsmen and woodswomen. Field Events for the Woodsmen's Day championships come in the forms of Women's and Men's Bucksaw, Crosscut, Jack and Jill Crosscut, Underhand Chop, the axe throw, the Springboard Chop, Stock Chainsaw, Open Chainsaw and Tree Felling. Last but not least is the event that's associated with Lumberjacks everywhere, the Log Roll. Crowds laugh it up watching two people attempting to stay balanced on a rolling tree log floating in the water. As you can probably tell the logging industry is a big part of Maine's economy and as such the fair organizers work hard to bring in booths that educate visitors on the many products that can be made with wood and some exhibits even give out treats or occasionally baby trees you can plant. The oldest and still most popular ride at the Fryeburg Fair is the Pony Rides. Kids just love ponies and better yet the chance to ride on one. You may find your kids begging you to buy a pony after taking a few rides on one. Another great place for the kids at the fair is Hayseed Theater. The theater has places to sit for you to get off your feet and for your kids to wind down and plenty of concessions to grab a bite to eat. Entertainment comes in the form of Puppet Shows, Storytellers, Magicians, and Clowns, all of whom will enrapture your kid with delight. For a more adult atmosphere and a place to relax you can head over to the Gazebo. There are barbershop quartets, stilt walkers, bluegrass bands and even magic tricks. Sit on the grass or bring a light blanket and plan on buying some concession foods for a nice little picnic. |
