Union Fair

The Union Fair/Maine's Wild Blueberry Festival is one of Maine's oldest and most beloved agricultural fairs. Held annually in the town of Union, it began in 1869 as a harvest fair organized by the North Knox Agricultural & Horticultural Society and has been a fixture of Midcoast Maine life ever since. A unique feature of the fair is that it is also home to the State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival , which was added in 1959 to celebrate Maine's wild blueberry harvest. Popular traditions include: Wild Blueberry baking contests — Agricultural exhibits — Livestock and 4-H competitions — Pulling events — Demonstrations Midway rides & games — Craft & home art exhibits — Live entertainment & concerts General admission includes exhibits, demonstrations, concerts, and parking, while ride bracelets are sold separately. Unlike some larger commercial fairs, Union Fair has retained a strong agric...