While summer 2020 upended almost everyone’s entertainment plans, the summer of 2021 has been even harder to predict as coronavirus restrictions eased in some parts of the state, but maybe not as much in others. Many event organizers were unable to finalize dates in time to stage events that include live performers, vendors, food purveyors and other attractions. Some organizers decided by early .
• 216 three-year-old horses eligible, up 51 horses, for an increase of 23%
• Overall 603 horses eligible, up 102 horses, for an increase of 20%
Kentucky Proud Series (formerly Fair Program)
• 132 two-year-old horses eligible, up 37 horses, for an increase of 39%
• 76 three-year-old horses eligible, up 13 horses, for an increase of 21%
• Overall 208 horses eligible, up 50 horses, for an increase of 32% The enhanced Kentucky Proud Series kicks off this weekend with the Washington County Fair held at the Lebanon Fairgrounds with an exciting 17-race card. It is exciting to see this program grow. The Kentucky Sire Stakes Advisory Panel has really worked closely together to help the Kentucky Proud Series prosper,” says Brady.
Washington County Fair Announces August Return
After missing last year due to the pandemic, the rides will run and the powdered sugar will fly once again at the Washington County Fair this summer.
I bet you can smell and taste that dog food bowl of fair french fries, covered in ketchup or vinegar right now. Or maybe you can see yourself walking through a cloud of fried dough powdered sugar so thick the air smells sweet.
It is more great news for the summer ahead as another one of our great local county fairs has set its dates for 2021. The Washington Country Fair announced on their Facebook page today this year s week-long event will take place Monday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 29th. The Fair did say, like other fairs in the state, organizers .are still waiting for the official guidance from Albany to move forward with.reopening plans. So while the plan is to have all the rides, food, agricultural exhibits, and fair events you know and love - exactly how the fair will e
County fairs announce 2021 dates - but await word on how to reopen
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Children ride a roller coaster at the Washington County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Greenwich, N.Y. The Washington County Fair said May 13, 2021 that it will reopen for the season after the pandemic. But said the state still needs to tell them how to operate. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)Paul Buckowski/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less
Eleven-year-old Samantha Neigh shares some of her mixed slushy drink with her sister Abigail Neigh during the Washington County Fair in Greenwich, NY Wednesday Aug. 22, 2012. The Washington County Fair said May 13, 2021 that it will reopen for the season after the pandemic. But said the state still needs to tell them how to operate. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)Michael P. FarrellShow MoreShow Less
Fryeburg Fair Will Happen This Fall
After going virtual last year, the 2021 Fryeburg Fair is a-go.
Organizers for the annual Fryeburg Fair say Yes, we re on. The largest agricultural fair in Maine is scheduled for October 3-10. While the dates for the fair have been set since last year, it was perviously unknown if the event could take place this year. Tickets are on-sale now.
Last year, Fair organizers decided to cancel the in-person festivities, and go virtual. It was determined that social distancing and personal protective equipment considerations would be nearly impossible to accommodate.
Maine s official 2021 Fair Schedule was announced back in March. 26 Fair s around the state are scheduled for this summer, into the fall. The Bangor State Fair, Skowhegan State Fair, Piscataquis Valley Fair, and Washington County Fair, are among the many returning in 2021. See the full schedule below.