On Friday Mark and I took another "field trip", this one to the
Fryeburg Fair. Fryeburg is located near the Maine state line with New Hampshire. Its a beautiful area and we had lovely views of the mountains and the foliage was beautiful.
We checked out an exhibition hall filled with wagons of all kinds. I liked the popcorn wagon.
A colorful midway...and packed with people. This was about the only open space I spotted! It was a clear, cool day and perfect for wandering about the fairgrounds.
Can I have one please?
We enjoyed the 4-H exhibition hall. There were lots of cows, sheep and goats. I could spend most of the day looking at the animals.
There were all kinds of exhibits...from Christmas trees to tractor trailer trucks, metal roofing, saunas, craft halls and motorcycles, lawn mowers and of course dozens and dozens of food booths. There were Thai, Chinese, Philippine and Greek food booths, fudge, waffle cones full of homemade ice cream, apple crisps, pies, fried dough and funnel cakes and of course hot dogs, pizza and hamburgers. I couldn't believe my eyes when we passed a fried whoopee pie booth! I did manage to do some Christmas shopping at one of the craft booths. I purchased a scarf for Ashton and the nice lady at the booth showed me how to tie the scarf I was wearing in a different way! Now thats what I call great customer service!
Mark had to try some food from here...he had lived in the Philippines when he was a young boy and loved the native food.
There were several pet booths...this doggie bakery had some yummy looking treats! I was almost tempted to take a sample...
And as a brand new grandpuppyparent I couldn't resist buying our new grandpup Bode (he is 10 weeks old, a goldendoodle)a fleece jacket for upcoming winter walks. All in all, we had a wonderful day in the outdoors. Now to think of an idea for our next field trip....
On Friday Mark and I took another "field trip", this one to the Fryeburg Fair. Fryeburg is located near the Maine state line with New Hampshire. Its a beautiful area and we had lovely views of the mountains and the foliage was beautiful.
We checked out an exhibition hall filled with wagons of all kinds. I liked the popcorn wagon.
A colorful midway...and packed with people. This was about the only open space I spotted! It was a clear, cool day and perfect for wandering about the fairgrounds.
Can I have one please?
We enjoyed the 4-H exhibition hall. There were lots of cows, sheep and goats. I could spend most of the day looking at the animals.
There were all kinds of exhibits...from Christmas trees to tractor trailer trucks, metal roofing, saunas, craft halls and motorcycles, lawn mowers and of course dozens and dozens of food booths. There were Thai, Chinese, Philippine and Greek food booths, fudge, waffle cones full of homemade ice cream, apple crisps, pies, fried dough and funnel cakes and of course hot dogs, pizza and hamburgers. I couldn't believe my eyes when we passed a fried whoopee pie booth! I did manage to do some Christmas shopping at one of the craft booths. I purchased a scarf for Ashton and the nice lady at the booth showed me how to tie the scarf I was wearing in a different way! Now thats what I call great customer service!
Mark had to try some food from here...he had lived in the Philippines when he was a young boy and loved the native food.
There were several pet booths...this doggie bakery had some yummy looking treats! I was almost tempted to take a sample...
And as a brand new grandpuppyparent I couldn't resist buying our new grandpup Bode (he is 10 weeks old, a goldendoodle)a fleece jacket for upcoming winter walks. All in all, we had a wonderful day in the outdoors. Now to think of an idea for our next field trip....
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That all sounds wonderful, I just have one question. That picture of the Christmas trees, they aren't selling trees this early are they?
Oregon produces a lot of Christmas trees and I love driving out in the country to watch the workers harvesting them.
Fairs are so much fun, aren't they. Looking at everything and tasting, too. Nice images.
Hi Linda, the trees must have been on display for Christmas orders. When I first saw them I thought my goodness nothing like buying your tree early!
The Alpaca with the white stripe from ear to ear looks very sweet and a little comical!
looks like a lot of fun...I bet grandpuppy loves his present....
Fairs are the best - except maybe for the fried whoopee pies! Yours had a little bit of everything. I like Bode's jacket.
Fried whoopee pies! Hee hee. What won't fairs fry? It looks like you had a lot of fun, and wow, so much food! I'm glad you had such a good day!
wow...i think my Labbie can eat all those lovely shaped bones.. hahaha..
I always loved New England in the Fall....still have some beautiful pictures from a few years ago when the foliage was breathtaking. I love the sounds, sights and smells of a Fair.......:-) Hugs
fun trip, now how about some of those gorgeous autumn leaves....
Hi Cheryl, Congrats on the new grand-puppy.... Cute little jacket you bought Bode.
The fair looks neat.... Sounds like you all had a great time. Glad you got some Christmas shopping done. It's best to do it early!!!
I would enjoy seeing the animals also... So cute!!!
Cute little popcorn wagon!!!!
Glad you had a great time.
How are you feeling?
Hugs,
Betsy
This looks like so much fun. I feel like I went with you. Are those alpacas? How adorable! By the way, I love the look of your blog! So perfect for this time of year.
How sweet! The grand-puppy gift is marvelous, and I liked the idea of a pet bakery and pet treats :).
Glad you guys had a great time. You know you were in my neck of the woods. Norway is on the way to Fryeburg unless you came by 302 then I'm only half hour east. Should have come for coffee.
a cute fleece jacket, yay!
Hi Cheryl....I wanted to get to the Cumberland or the Fryeburg fairs this year but didn't get there..why didn't you pick me up. LOL ; }
What a beautiful day to go!! Real
good fair going weather!!
Doggie treats look good enough to eat for humans!! : }
Well, shoot. Now I wish we had gone to Fryeburg Fair this year. I'm not sure it's even legal to deep-fry a whoopie pie. It sounds sacrilegious to me. Bode's now winter coat will be just the ticket, won't it? He's lucky to have a generous and thoughtful grandpuppyma,''
I thought I can, but never until the end.
Where is the heart?
rainfield61: Ah...you are always on the lookout and I am sad to say I didn't spot any hearts..however I just went back and looked at the photos, I think there is a heart on the Philippine Food Wagon, in between the crossed palm trees. What do you think?
Looks like a wonderful day at the fair!!
Hi Cheryl, travelled to your blog from a post on Elaine's Artic View blog. We are on an extended road trip through Maine from our home on the VA eastern shore. We read about the Fryeberg Fair but couldn't make it, so it was great to read about it on your blog AND to see all the photos.
We are posting our Maine road trip adventure on our blog, please feel free to drop-in. We enjoy back door visitors. http://thefrogandpenguinn.blogspot.com/
The name Freiburg takes me back to a town with the same name I've visited in Germany many years ago.
The animals at the Fair are lovely to look at. Food is of course a major attraction at every Fair.
Glad you and your hubby enjoyed the day at the Fair.
Beatrice P. Boyd: Welcome I do hope you have a wonderful trip through Maine...a beautiful time of the year to visit. I will be stopping by your blog!
Hey I stumbled upon your blog and I just wanted to say how much I like it. Thanks for your posts. I am now a follower here. I will be back for more updates! :-)
Hi Cheryl,
It looks like you had a lot of fun visiting the Fryeburg Fair. The exhibits were interesting, I loved the animals, and the food looked so good. I'm glad you shared this adventure with us. It looked like a great place to visit.
Melissa: Welcome to my blog and please come back soon!
Hi Cheryl, beautiful pics. I love the sheep with the license plate numbers, ha ha. Why the numbers?
I have not gone to a fair can't remember when, ha ha.
You have fun, and keep well, Lee.
Very sweet :)
Glad to hear you guys had a great time on Fryeburg Fair. Beautiful pics!
I liked the popcorn wagon too:)
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