Visit Lincoln, Maine

08/23/2022

The 172nd Springfield Fair returns to the fairgrounds on September 2nd and 3rd of Labor Day Weekend and have brought back many of your favorite traditions! The whole family with laugh at the Pig Racing - but wait... We will also host Eel Racing as well! If you're not all about racing then perhaps a Pig Scramble is more your style.

View the full 2022 Springfield Fair Printable Brochure of Events: www.thespringfieldfair.com/post/2022-springfield-fair-schedule-of-events

“For everyone paying daily admission, you will receive a survey form to fill out and return to the pavilion. At around 7pm (after the truck pulls) we will draw one lucky winner’s name from a hat to win one nice prize.”- A used car. When kids enter the grounds, they will be given a "Children’s Day" Scorecard. For every kids event that they participate in, they should have the event superintendent initial the form. If they participate in at least 5 events, they will receive a free ice cream and a chance to win $100. Qualifying events are: 1. Gold Dust, 2. Face Painting, 3. Bubble gum Blowing, 4. Sac Race, 5. Woodsman’s Day - all 3 events are needed for the initials, 6. Scavenger Hunt, 7. Kids Tractor Pulls, 8. Oreo Cookie Stacking, 9. Hot Shot Hoops, 10. Piñata. 11. Football Toss for accuracy, 12. Baseball toss for accuracy. We may add more events to the list. $100 Drawing will take place at 3:00pm in the pavilion.

Monday, Aug. 29

9am-5pm Enter items in the exhibit hall
4H items may be entered into the exhibit hall
Bring seeds for seed swap in the exhibit hall

Tuesday, Aug. 30

9am-5pm Enter items in the exhibit hall
4H items may be entered into the exhibit hall
Bring seeds for seed swap in the exhibit hall

Wednesday, Aug. 31

9am-5pm Enter items in the exhibit hall
4H projects may be entered in to the exhibit hall
Bring seeds for seed swap in the exhibit hall

Thursday, Sept. 1

9am-5pm Enter items in the exhibit hall (no entries after 5:00 pm today)
4H Projects may be entered in the exhibit hall
Bring seeds for seed swap in the exhibit hall

FRIDAY - Sept. 2nd --
Admission price: $10 per person $3.00 Parking Fee

9am
Judging in the Exhibit Hall - You CAN NOT enter items today.

4:00pm
Register for Demolition Derby - north end of pavilion

5:00pm
-Gates open to the public
-Vendors, Concessions & games will be open
-Museum open until 6:00pm - Penny candy available tonight & tomorrow
-Log cabin Information booth is open to sell shirts until 6:00pm

7:00 pm
-Demolition Derby - track near grandstand
-There will be some “critters” available to see tonight

SATURDAY - Sept. 3rd --
Admission prices: ages 1-3 free, ages 4-12/military/62 and older and law enforcement $10 per person, ages 13-61 $15 per person; Parking $3.00

8:00am
-Gates open to the public
-Registration for horse show - horse show area
-Concession Foods - All Day - Midway Area

9:00am
-Register for Antique Tractor Pulls - north end of track
-Register Livestock - barn area
-Sheep Shearing - barn area through 2:00 pm
-Horse Show - horse show arena
-Horse + Wagon Rides - available all day
-Register for Antique Car Show - bandstand area
-Exhibit Hall opens
-Football Toss for Accuracy - can be done anytime during the day
-Baseball Toss for Accuracy - can be done anytime during the day
-Livestock exhibited throughout the day - barn area
-Register for whoopie pie contest - pavilion. Judging at noon.
-Register for open pie contest - pavilion. Judging at noon.
-Ashley's games for kids- all day in the barn area- FREE
-Gold Dust Digging - barn area - kids to age 8 (more or less). All Day Long
-Museum Opens - Penny candy will be available all day (while it lasts)
-Face Painting - barn area
-Military vehicle & equipment display - midway area

10:00am
-Antique Car Show - Bandstand Area
-Bungy jump available all day in the midway area
-Antique Tractor Pulls - north end of track
-Bubble Gum Blowing Contest - Pavilion
-Oreo cookie stacking contest - Pavilion (after bubble gum blowing)
-Quilting Exhibit - Pavilion until mid afternoon
-Spinning Exhibition - Pavilion until mid afternoon
-Sac Race - Pavilion - immediately following the bubble gum contest

10:30am
Kids Woodman’s Day events (all ages) - Demo Derby Area

10:45am
BMX Stunt Bike Show - Stage

11:00am
Eel Racing- Pulling Ring

11:30am
Scavenger Hunt - Pavilion - Can be done anytime up until 2:30 +/-

11:45am
-BMX Stunt Bike Show - Stage
-Kids Tractor Pull - Demo Derby Area

12:00pm
-Pie Judging & Whoopie Pie Judging - Pavilion
-Pig Scramble for 8-12 yr old kids - Pulling Ring (2 age groups)
-Animal Herding Demonstration - track area in front of stage

12:15pm
Pig "Racing" - Pulling Ring

12:30pm
Fred Costlow - A Music Experience

1:30pm
Eel Racing - Pulling Ring

2:00pm
-Women’s Triathlon - Demo Derby Area
-Seed Spitting - Skillet Toss - Toilet Seat Throw - Mop Chuck
-BMX Stunt Bike Show - Stage
-Hot Shot Hoops Competition - track - south end of grandstand

2:30pm
-Register for Truck Pulls - behind pavilion
-Piñata for kids to age 10 (share the candy with everyone) - Pavilion

3:00pm
-Drawing for $100 prize for Children’s Day event participants (ages 1-10, must compete in >5 of the events) - Pavilion
-Drawing for $100 prize for “teens” event participants (ages 11-18, must compete in >5 of the events) - Pavilion

3:30pm
Truck Pulls - front of grandstand

7:00pm
“One Big Prize--drawing survey participants” We are giving away a used car

Thank you to the generous support of the following businesses who make this fair possible!

Access Auto & Lincoln Power Sports
Affordable Plumbing
Bangor Savings Bank
Berg Activewear
Bloomer, Russell & Beaupain
Carl's Auto Parts
Carlos Lopez & Assoc.
Clay, Grant Family
Coastal Auto Parts, Lincoln
Collins, Al, Penny and Tyler
Crane Brothers Farms
Cumberland Title
CWA & Lake Street Real Estate
D & D Paving
Dead River Company
Downs, Dave & Greta
F.A. Peabody Company
Gateway Title
Hannaford
H.C. HAYNES, INC.
Hogan Tire
Houghton Cedar Products
Ireland's Rubbish Service
Katahdin FCU
Lee Motors
Leisure Living Lands
Lincoln News
Dr. Durwin Libby
Lincoln Maine Federal Credit Union
Machias Savings Bank
MADDEN, S.F. INC.
Maine Financial Group
Oakhurst Dairy
PAT'S PIZZA
Pelletier Ford of Lincoln
Raymond's Variety & Diner
Ritchie, Loren and Liz
Sleeping Bear Campground & Cabins
Stanley, Steve and Lorraine
State Farm Insurance
Steaks N' Stuff
SW Collins
Thompson Trucking, Inc.
Timberland Trucking
Town of Lincoln
Tractor Supply
United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine
UP IN SMOKE AUTO RECYCLING
Varney Agency
WARE'S POWER EQUIPMENT & HUSQVARNA

08/04/2022

This weekend is going to be the best! Enjoy fair style concessions, a beer pavilion, FREE CAMPING, and an awesome night!

$50 tickets may be purchased at the gate.
$40 tickets may be purchased online until August 5th. BUY HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/lonestar-at-the-historic-springfield-fairgrounds-tickets-309086685597

Gates and concessions open at 5pm on August 6th.
Adam Curtis takes the stage at 6pm.
Lonestar takes the stage at 8pm.

No coolers. No pets. Bring a lawn chair if you would like.

Parking is available on the fairgrounds for $5/car or $3/motorcycle.
Camping at the show is free. You may arrive at noon on August 6th at your site. Please leave your clean campsite by noon on August 7th.

Thanks to the support of the following sponsors:
Richardsons Hardware
Pelletier Ford of Lincoln
Lincoln Maine Federal Credit Union
Carlos Lopez & Associates
Treeline Inc.
Rick Burpee - State Farm Insurance Agent
CWA & Lake Street Real Estate
Cumberland Title Co.
Gateway Title of Maine,
Classic Country 94.7 Kixx FM
Motorbrain Consulting Inc.
4R Animal Shelter

08/13/2021

Every child 1-18 years old will receive a toy with admission and the chance to win a free ice cream and $100 on Saturday, September 4th! 😃 It is all about family and making memories!

Youth age 1-10 entering the fairgrounds will be given a 'Children's Day Scorecard'. For every event they participate in, the event superintendent will initial the card. If they participate in at least six of the events for 1-10 year-olds they will receive a free ice cream and a chance to win $100!

Qualifying events for ages 1-10 are:
Gold Dust,
Face Painting,
Bubblegum Blowing,
Sac Race,
Woodsman's Day,
Scavenger hunt,
Kids Tractor Pulls,
Oreo Cookie Stacking,
Hot Shot Hoops,
Piñata.

Teens age 11-18 will be given a 'Teen's Day Scorecard' and must participate in at least four events to receive a free ice cream and the chance to win $100.

Qualifying events for ages 11-18 are:
Woodman's Day,
Long Range Hoops,
Oreo Cookie Stacking,
Football Toss for accuracy,
Hot Shot Hoops,
Bubblegum Blowing.

View Full 2021 Schedule: www.thespringfieldfair.com/post/2021-fair-schedule

07/19/2021

The circus is coming! The circus is coming!

See you at 6:00pm on Tuesday, August 3rd as the Zerbini family Circus puts on an amazing show! Like you have never seen before!

Rain or shine under the big top.

07/10/2021

The Springfield Fairgrounds will come alive Saturday night for a FREE concert!

Thanks to a generous sponsor, admission is free. Their will be concessions and beer available. Gates open at 5:00 PM.

Ted & the Boys are local legends who know how to rock a stage - it will be a great time enjoyed by the whole family!

07/09/2021

Have you started your boat for the Redneck Regatta yet? Create your boat or kayak using only cardboard & duct tape. Then race to win the fastest boat, fastest kayak, people's choice, or loser trophy on Saturday during the Lincoln Loon Festival. Sponsored by the Lincoln Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. Rules and registration on their website: https://lincolnmechamber.org/

08/09/2020

Hello all. This update does not bring good news for our Labor Day Weekend plans. I received an email from Commissioner Johnson, of the State of Maine. It reads “I wanted to follow up with you and other venues who contacted me about gathering limits and potential future changes. I appreciate all of...

07/23/2020

Yay, the 170th Springfield Fair is coming up! Something to look forward to! Two days of family fun!

The Seed & Plant Swap takes place at the 170th Springfield Fair this September 4th & 5th over Labor Day Weekend! Bring some plants or seeds to share and bring home some new ones as well. It is free to participate! Schedule is subject to change.

Friday, Sept. 4th
-Big Time Demolition Derby - $1,000.00 Purse
-Exhibition
-Museums Open
-Vendors
-Live Entertainment

Saturday, Sept. 5th
-Truck Pulls - $ Purse
-Horse Show
-Antique Tractor Pulls - $ Prize
-Maine State Blueberry Pie Contest - $ Prize
-Youth Woodsman's Day
-Iron Women's Triathlon
-Classic & Antique Car Show - $ Prize
-Workhorse Demonstrations
-Children's Games
-Live Entertainment
-Seed/Plant Swap
-Animal Judging
-Exhibition
-Vendors
-Museums Open

Vendors: All are welcome to call (207) 738-4134 or visit online at www.thespringfieldfair.com/vendor-application

06/10/2020

Mark your calendar for September 4th & 5th! The 170th Springfield Fair going to be a great family affair!

We are bringing family fun to our Eastern Maine. We expanded our schedule of events for the kids, antique tractor pulls, horse show, truck pulls, a good livestock area, live musical guests, livestock demonstrations, & BIG time demolition derby!

06/03/2020

A little bit of 21st century magic breathed new life into this early photo of harness racing taking place at our Historic Springfield Fairgrounds!

The 170th Springfield Fair will take place over September 4th & 5th this Labor Day Weekend!

05/30/2019

Another musical night of solid gold music is coming to Springfield. County music stars – Confederate Railroad will be performing on the Moors Family Stage on July 27th. With 20+ hits they are a band that everyone knows. Even if the name, Confederate Railroad, doesn’t ring a bell – their hit songs are sure to bring back a good memory.

Confederate Railroad has a history of great live performances. They enjoy performing and it shows! They are known for hanging around and mingling with their fans long after the music ends. So come early, get a good seat, and enjoy another toe-tapping night of big hits at Maine’s Favorite county music venue – the historic Springfield Fairgrounds. Regional favorites, Midnight Rose, will open the show at 6:30pm with our headliners taking the stage at 8:00pm. Gates open at 5:00pm.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of the show. They can be purchased online at www.TheSpringfieldFair.com or locally at: Pat’s Pizza & Billeen’s Video of Lincoln, Raymond’s Variety in Lee, Smith’s General Store in Springfield, Maryanne’s Market in Medway, Spenser’s Ice Cream in Bradley, Patten Drug in Patten, Bell’s IGA in Orono and Calais, Aroostook Milling in Houlton and Presque Isle, and Knight’s store in Danforth.

We are once again offering free camping in the parking field adjacent to the fairgrounds, to anyone holding a ticket to the show. If campers do not have a ticket you will be able to purchase them upon entering the camping area. Concession food will be available along with Ice Cold Beer in the pavilion. Must show Valid ID. No coolers or outside alcohol will be allowed in the fairgrounds. All vehicles and coolers will be checked – Alcohol removed. Anyone visibly intoxicated will not be allowed in – even with a ticket.

July 27th promises to be a great night. It’s being proudly sponsored by: Pat's Pizza, Wares Power Equipment, Machias Savings Bank, Gateway Title Company, Freightliner of Maine, Lincoln Maine Federal Credit Union, Steaks N' Stuff, and Robinson's Automotive. When you see the good folks at these businesses – please let them know that you appreciate their support. Without their help, this would not have been possible.

If we have a good crowd we intend to move back our stage one hundred feet further from the grandstand. While still offering great views from our 1890 era wooden grandstand. It will open up seating to accommodate 5000 people – twice our current capacity. This will give us the opportunity to go after even bigger artist. So stay tuned… we are hoping for two big concerts in 2020.

For all Confederate Railroad information go to: www.TheSpringfieldFair.com. We’ll see ya at the party – July 27, 2019!

04/01/2019

Rock the fairgrounds on July 27th to the sound of Confederate Railroad! Opening Springfield's night of country gold is Midnight Rose - an area favorite!

www.thespringfieldfair.com/confederate-railroad

09/01/2018

Sunday, Sept. 2
POLICE RECOGNITION DAY
Any U.S. law enforcement officer showing their badge at the gate will be admitted free of charge Thank you for all you do!
Admission is free for ages 1-4, $8 ages 5-17 and $10 for 18 and older.
All kids 5-17 will receive a $3 coupon, at the gate, to go towards one of the following: pony ride, horse & wagon ride, horseback ride (tentative)
or $5 kids meal (Roadside Concession only) 4-H Demonstration Day
(4-H members get in free by showing an official 4-H membership card)
SENIOR CITIZEN0S DAY (no charge for 62 + older)
8am-7pm ·Buy your chance to grab cash (near SVFD Food Joint) from our new Cash Cube
8am ·Gates open to the public
·Register for Horse Show (see website for changes and new events)
·Egg Incubation (barn area) l Always wash hands after touching animals l buy a baby chick at the fair.
·Register for tractor trailer parking contest (judge's stand)
8:30am ·Tractor Trailer Parking contest (men & women)
·Register for Kid's Woodsman's Day events (Moores Family Stage area) Guardian permission required.
9am ·Horse Show begins
·Icelandic Sheep exhibit plus lots of other livestock (barn area)
·Antique tractor pullers register for pull l near north end of pavilion
on the track. Please park antique tractors & trailers on the infield and not behind the pavilion
·Kid's Woodsman's Day events (south end of Moores Family Stage)
l pulp toss, log rolling and cross cut (pulp toss & cross cut with an adult)
10am ·Pavilion opens
10am-5:00 pm ·Exhibits and vendors in pavilion
SPECIAL PRICING FOR A KIDS MEALF at the roadside concesion.
$5 for a hot dog, small fry & drink (must use $3 coupon for this)
10am ·Pony Rides
·Horseback rides l horse show arena (tentative)
·Horse & Wagon Rides
·Sheep shearing demonstration (barns)
·Antique Tractor Pull on track near north end of pavilion (park in infield)
·Exhibit hall opens
·Quilt show & demonstration throughout the day (pavilion)
·Baked goodies for sale in pavilion l to support Lee Academy class of 2020
·Museum opens
·Plinko (new) beside SVFD Food Joint
·Cash Cube (new) beside SVFD Food Joint
·Seed Swap in exhibit hall
10:15am ·Pinata Bust (museum) (kids)
11am-Gold Dust in a sawdust pile (barn area) l kids can dig around in a sawdust pile for buried treasure. Win stuffed animals l Free soda or coins, N/C l Please, only once per day per child. Open all day. Age 1-12
11am ·Register Blueberry Pies in pavilion for contest
11am-12:15 ·Hypnotist b Michael Blaine (Moores Family Stage)
12noon ·Register for eel racing (pulling arena)
12noon ·Beano Hall Opens
·Judging for DFancy StallF contest l Win ribbons! Open to all animal exhibitors in the barns area
12:15pm ·Eel racing (pulling arena) This event is a hoot!
12noon-5pm ·Caricatures (for a small fee) l midway area
12:30pm ·Kid's Pedal Tractor Race l a timed event in the pulling arena. Fastest to pedal 50' wins a prize. 3 age groups: 3-5; 6-8; 9-10
·Blueberry Pie Contest judging
1pm-2:15 ·NAWA l Professional Wrestling returns (track in front of grandstand)
2pm ·Sheep Shearing Demonstration (barns)
2:15pm ·Register for eel racing (pulling arena)
2:30pm ·Eel Racing
3-4:15pm ·Hypnotist b Michael Blaine (Moores Family Stage)
4:00pm ·Register for Demo Derby
·Exhibit Hall closes
5:00pm ·Demolition Derby
6pm ·Beano closes
·Museum closes
7pm ·Cash Cube (Main Stage) 20 seconds to grab $millions$
7pm ·Car Giveaway (immediately following the Cash Cube $ grab)

05/09/2018

02/24/2018

Krapf's pizza, truck pulls, demolition derbies, live music, dough boys, hot cider, agriculture & family competition... Those are a few of our favorite things!

02/14/2018

Can't wait to see you all on September 1st & 2nd!

It’s true, we have dedicated ourselves to making sure we continue the tradition of the Springfield Fair! We invite you to join us September 1st & 2nd over Labor Day Weekend as we once again pack the fairgrounds with good food, great music, and adrenaline pumping motorsports!

Last year, we announced that the fair may end at the 167th fair, but we have made the commitment to ensure the agricultural tradition continues. Please share this post so we can publicly announce that the fair is open for your enjoyment once again this Labor Day Weekend!

Considering bringing your business to the fair? Booth space is available - call Kirk at (207)738-2888

11/16/2017