Waterford World's Fair

Waterford World's Fair July 17-19, 2026
Down Home Agricultural Fair. Mailing Address PO Box 174
No Waterford, Maine 04267 They take place throughout the year and feature local bands.

The fair was initiated in 1850 and named "Tom Greene's Fair" after its founder. Its early exhibits were set on store porches and in the schoolhouse. Farmers raced their horses on the straight stretch of public road and ox pulling competitions were held on the village's main street. Around 1900 the fair established the name "World's Fair" , most likely inspired by the enormous popularity of fairs

in the United States at the time. The Waterford fair celebrated rural culture focusing on farm-work, agriculture, domestic skills and textile fancywork. They also had various strength competitions and a "freak" sideshow. This tiny fair was (and still is) built on and by a devoted local effort. In 1928 the fair changed it's name to "The North Waterford World's Fair" and got it incorporated. At this time the fair moved it's location the the hill above the town and has remained there ever since. Over the years the fairgrounds has gained barns (one large called ol McDonald's barn), a dance hall. a cook shack, two expos, a craft building, two pulling rings one with a grandstand, and more recently new bathrooms, a entertainment stage, a new ice cream shack, a large cattle barn and new cleared parking area behind the big barn. The Saturday night dances have always been a popular local event. we have them at the Harrison VFW in colder weather and at the fairgrounds when it gets warmer. The Waterford fair has always been a magnet for 4H steer clubs, antique tractor collectors and steer/horse breeders.

Magic Palette Face Painting at WWFAnother New Addition at the WWF this year Previous AppearanceShe was at the Bridgton F...
06/17/2026

Magic Palette Face Painting at WWF

Another New Addition at the WWF this year

Previous Appearance
She was at the Bridgton Farmers' Market in April.

A Very Talented Face Painter!!!

06/17/2026
06/16/2026

We got over 500 reactions on my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

NEW THIS YEAR!!!You Will Find Fried Dough at the Fair This Year!!!Fred will be attending with his Fried Dough and French...
06/15/2026

NEW THIS YEAR!!!
You Will Find Fried Dough at the Fair This Year!!!
Fred will be attending with his Fried Dough and French Fries.

My Mouth is Watering NOW. mmmmm

Get ready to ignite your passion for the Fair! Join us for our June Membership Meeting this Wednesday the 17th at the Tr...
06/14/2026

Get ready to ignite your passion for the Fair! Join us for our June Membership Meeting this Wednesday the 17th at the Trailer on the Fairgrounds at 6:30, as we count down the final 32 days to the main event! 🎉
Plus, mark your calendars for June 28th at 11am for our Security Briefing, where Michelle Tricarico will share valuable insights. Enjoy a complimentary lunch, exciting door prizes, and a special announcement that will leave you feeling inspired! 💫
Everyone is welcome.

Worker Bees at the fairground this weekend. Thank you John, Russ and Todd for installing lights in the Dance Pavilion, ...
06/14/2026

Worker Bees at the fairground this weekend. Thank you John, Russ and Todd for installing lights in the Dance Pavilion, and Fred, John, Bill and Todd for working and reorganizing the WWF Food Booth.
The fair is in 32 days! July 17-19

ATTENTION!!!!! WATERFORD WORLD'S FAIR SCHEDULE IS RELEASED!!! July 17 - 19, 2026 are the Fair Dates this year. YOU WILL...
06/12/2026

ATTENTION!!!!! WATERFORD WORLD'S FAIR SCHEDULE IS RELEASED!!! July 17 - 19, 2026 are the Fair Dates this year.

YOU WILL FIND SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
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06/10/2026

July 17-19!!!
So excited for the Waterford World's Fair!!!

Thank You To the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Graphics Arts Department for taking part in a Waterford World's...
06/10/2026

Thank You To the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Graphics Arts Department for taking part in a Waterford World's Fair Placemat Competition. 12 students made placemats to be judges. This was not an easy feat. They all were pretty amazing. There are Young Artists in our midst.
The winners were finally chosen.
In the first picture there is John McGrath (Fair Director) Coordinator of the Competition, Skyler Mack is the 2nd Place Winner, Amelia Brassard is the 1ST PLACE WINNER, and Shilynn Simas is the 3rd Place Winner.
The second Picture is of the 1st Place Winners Placemat, Amelia is from Oxford, a senior next year. She has been an artist and designer her whole life.
The third picture is of the 2nd Place Placemat, Skyler is from West Paris. She has been cheering for 12 years, a senior next year.
The fourth picture is of the 3rd Place Placemat, Shilynn is from West Paris she is heading to the University of Maine at Orono majoring in Theatre/Stage Craft.
Be on the lookout for these placemats at a Restaurant near you.
Congratulations to these young ladies and Thank you to All that entered.
This will be an ongoing contest each year.
Fair Dates are July 17 - 19, 2026

06/07/2026

Full house tonight at the dance with Country Roads. What a way to celebrate the only dance of the season

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36 Green Road
North Waterford, ME
04088

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