About the Fair

(Answers to) Frequently Asked Questions

  Admission questions: Admission is $12 for 13 and older, kids 12 and under free. Parking is free Senior Days are Tuesday and Thursday – admission $5 Military Monday – admission $5 (Monday only) Individuals in wheelchairs admitted free, as … Continue reading

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Officers, Department Heads and Members

Officers Area Code (207) President Lyle Merrifield 195 Gorham Rd Gorham ME 04038 415-3001 Vice President Theodore Googins 64 Shaker Rd             Gray ME                04039     318-2078 Treasurer Jeff Steinman PO BOX 745 Cumberland ME 04021 Fax 232-7892 Secretary     … Continue reading

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History

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The very first Cumberland Fair (called the Cumberland Town Fair), was held for two days on October 7th, 1869 in the center of town in back of what is now Greely High School. Admission was ten cents.  The land was … Continue reading

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