Schedule:

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Moxie Day
7:00 a.m: Horse Pulling Weigh-In (19)
8:00 a.m: Fair Gates Open
9:00 a.m: Exhibition Hall Opens (7)
9:00 a.m: Blueberry Acres Open (18)
9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Midcoast Spinners Demonstration (5)
9:00 a.m: 4-H Horse Show (17)
9:30 a.m: Stump to Nail SC
10:00 a.m: Matthews Museum Open (1)
10:00 a.m: Blueberry Museum Open (30)
10:00 a.m: Craft Barn Open (27)
10:00 a.m: 4-H Exhibition Yurt Open (23)
10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: 4-H Farm-to-Fair (24)
10:00 a.m: Andrew Silver-variety artist (Roaming)
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Big Blue Scavenger Hunt (7)
10:30 p.m: Horse Pulling:  3000 lbs. and under 2 lbs. rock (19)
11:00 a.m: Beltie Youth Group Showmanship (22)
11:00 a.m: Entries for Strawberry Pie Baking Contest (7)
12:00 p.m: 4-H Yurt Open (23)
12:00 p.m: Opening Day Ceremony (5)
12:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Maine Craft Beverage Pavilion Open (8)
12:00 a.m: Andrew Silver-variety artist (28)
12:00 p.m: Judging Strawberry Pies (7)
1:00 p.m: Midway Open
1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: 4-H Farm-to-Fair (24)
1:00 p.m: Open Beef Show (22)
1:00 p.m: Horse Pulling:  3100 lbs. and under, 3200 lbs. and under, 3-Horse Hitch 5200 lbs. and under (19)
12:00 p.m: Andrew Silver-variety artist (28)
2:00 p.m: Read-a-loud for the Little Folks (7)
2:00 a.m: Andrew Silver-variety artist (28)
2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Accepting entries for Maine Wild Blueberry Coffee Cake Contest (18)
3:00 p.m: Harness Racing (9)
3:00 p.m: Deeves, Hamlin, and Sexton music trio (5)
4:00 p.m: Andrew Silver-variety artist (28)
4:00 p.m: Moxie Cake/Cupcake Contest Entries (1)
4:30 p.m: Judging of King Arthur Maine Wild Blueberry Coffee Cake (18)
5:30 p.m: Sign up for Moxie Chugging Contest (10 contestants only) (1)
6:00 p.m: Moxie Chugging Contest (1)
6:30 p.m: Moxie Cake/Cupcake Contest Judging (1)
7:00 p.m: Outrageous Moxie Hat Contest Entries (1)
7:00 p.m: Sharon Hood and Dixon Road (Modern Country/Classic Rock) (5)
7:00 p.m: Papercrafting hands-on (limit 6) (7)
7:00 p.m: Horse Pulling:  12-Foot Elimination 3200 lbs. and under (19)
7:30 p.m: Outrageous Moxie Hat Contest Judging (1)
7:30 p.m: Juston McKinney Comedian (28)
9:15 p.m: Fireworks (9)
10:00 p.m: Fair Closes

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Senior Citizen Day
Join Us Today for our Tribute to Veterans
7:00 a.m: Horse Pulling Weigh-In (19)
8:00 a.m: Fair Gates Open
9:00 a.m: Exhibition Hall Opens (7)
9:00 a.m: Blueberry Acres Open (18)
9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Midcoast Spinners Demonstration (5)
9:00 a.m: 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show (24)
9:30 a.m: Steer and Oxen Scooting (17) SC
10:00 a.m: Matthews Museum Open (1)
10:00 a.m: Blueberry Museum Open (30)
10:00 a.m: Craft Barn Open (27)
10:00 a.m: 4-H Exhibition Yurt Open (23)
10:00 a.m: Open Sheep Show (22)
10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: 4-H Farm-to-Fair (24)
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Big Blue Scavenger Hunt (7)
10:30 a.m: Horse Pulling: 3300 lbs. and under 2 lbs. rock (19)
12:00 p.m: Veteran’s Welcome (5)
12:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Maine Craft Beverage Pavilion Open (8)
1:00 p.m: Midway Open
1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: 4-H Farm-to-Fair (24)
1:00 p.m: Horse Pulling:  3400 lbs. and under, Sweepstakes for Horses (19)
1:00 p.m: Jessi and The Cruisers 50s/60s Sock Hop (28)
1:30 p.m: Cribbage Tournament (7)
2:00 p.m: Graci Gillen (Former UF talent show winner) (5)
2:00 p.m: Read-a-loud for the Little Folks (7)
3:00 p.m: Harness Racing (9)
4:00 p.m: 4-H Small Domestic Pet Show (5)
5:00 p.m: Horse Pulling:  12-Foot Elimination 3400 lbs. and under (19)
5:00 p.m: Lise and Rosey - Traditional Country and Older Rock (5)
5:00 p.m: Youth Market Auction Show (22)
7:00 p.m: Horse Pulling:  12-Foot Elimination 3401 lbs. and over (19)
7:00 p.m: Thunder Valley Lawn Mower Drag Races (9)
7:00 p.m: Motor Booty Affair-Ultimate Disco Band Sponsored in part by Sennebec Farms (28)
7:00 p.m: Papercrafting hands-on (limit 6) (7)
10:00 p.m: Fair Closes

Friday, July 28, 2023

Maine Wild Blueberry Festival Day
7:00 a.m: Oxen Weigh-In (19) PC
8:00 a.m: Fair Gates Open
9:00 a.m: Exhibition Hall Opens (7)
9:00 a.m: Blueberry Acres Open (18)
9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Midcoast Spinners Demonstration (5)
9:30 a.m: Oxen Pulling: Boys and Girls 16 and under 1250 lbs. and under, Pair Weight 1650 lbs. and under, 2050 lbs. and under (19) PC
9:30 a.m: Farmers’ Steer and Oxen 6-foot Pull (17) SC
10:00 a.m: Matthews Museum Open (1)
10:00 a.m: Blueberry Museum Open (30)
10:00 a.m: Craft Barn Open (27)
10:00 a.m: 4-H Exhibition Yurt Open (23)
10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: 4-H Farm-to-Fair (24)
10:00 a.m: Youth Dairy Showmanship (22)
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Big Blue Scavenger Hunt (7)
11:00 a.m: Entries for Whoopie Pie Contest (7)
12:00 p.m: Free Individual Wild Blueberry Dessert (18)
12:00 p.m: Judging of Whoopie Pies (7)
12:00 p.m: Blueberry Princesses’ Meet and Greet (5)
12:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Maine Craft Beverage Pavilion Open (8)
1:00 p.m: Midway Open
1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: 4-H Farm-to-Fair (24)
1:00 p.m: Open and Youth Dairy Show (22)
1:00 p.m: Oxen Pulling: Pair Weight 2450 lbs. and under, 2850 lbs. and under; 6-Ft. elimination 2050 lbs. and under (19) PC
1:00 p.m: Knox Sheriff K-9 Demonstration (28)
2:00 p.m: Read-a-loud for the Little Folks (7)
2:00 p.m: The Incredible Mushroom presented by David Spahr (7)
2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Accepting entries for Maine Wild Blueberry Pie Baking Contest (18)
1:00 p.m: Knox K-9 Sheriff Demonstration (28)
3:00 p.m: Anni and the Rainmakers Blues/R&B/Soul (5)
4:00 p.m: Children’s Pie Eating Contest (5)
4:30 p.m: Judging Maine Wild Blueberry Pie (18)
6:00 p.m: Splitwillow - Rock and Roll (5) Sponsored by Lincolnville General Store
6:00 p.m: Market Animal Reception and Sale (22)
7:00 p.m: Papercrafting hands-on (limit 6) (7)
7:00 p.m: Oxen Pulling: 6-Ft. Elimination 2450 lbs. and under (19) PC
7:00 p.m: Motor Vehicle Figure 8 and Tuff Truck Competition (9)
7:00 p.m: Blueberry Queen Coronation (28)
10:00 p.m: Fair Closes

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Children’s Day Sponsored by Union Farm Equipment
7:00 a.m: Oxen Pulling Weigh-In (19) PC
8:00 a.m: Fair Gates Open
8:30 a.m: 4-H Working Steer Show (19 or 17)
9:00 a.m: Exhibition Hall Opens (7)
9:00 a.m: Blueberry Acres Open (18)
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m: Midcoast Spinners Demonstration (5)
9:00 a.m: Open Dairy Goat Show (20)
9:00 a.m: Open Steer and Oxen Show (17) SC
9:30 a.m: Oxen Pulling: 6-Ft. Elimination 2850 lbs. and under, Ladies’ Class 1650 lbs. and over (19) PC
10:00 a.m: Matthews Museum Open (1)
10:00 a.m: Blueberry Museum Open (30)
10:00 a.m: Craft Barn Open (27)
10:00 a.m: 4-H Exhibition Yurt Open (23)
10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: 4-H Farm-to-Fair (24)
10:00 a.m: Youth Beef Show (22)
10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Moose Maine-iah Monster Rides (9) Sponsored by Lincolnville General Store (Free with paid All Access wristband) (9)
10:00 a.m: Connect 4 Tourney (ages 6-12) (7)
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m: Big Blue Scavenger Hunt (7)
11:00 a.m: Entries for Jerky Contest (7)
11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m: Party Palooga Face Painting (5)
12:00 p.m: Midway Open
12:00 p.m: Ranger D, the Singing Cowboy (5)
12:00 p.m: Judging of Jerky (7)
12:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Maine Craft Beverage Pavilion Open (8)
12:30 p.m - 1:30 p.m: Portland Sea Dogs Slugger Mascot Appearance (18) Sponsored by Union Farm Equipment
1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: 4-H Farm-to-Fair (24)
1:00 p.m: Oxen Pulling Pair Weight 3250 lbs. and under, Pair Weight 4050 lbs.& under percentage, Sweepstakes for Oxen (19) PC
1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: Party Palooga Balloon Twisting (5)
1:00 p.m: or 2-3 Meet and Greet Maine Mariners’ Beacon (Photo Op) (18) Sponsored by Union Farm Equipment
1:00 p.m: Janoah Bailin variety artist (28)
2:00 p.m: Saltwater Hillbilly (5)
2:00 p.m: Read-a-loud for the Little Folks (7)
2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: Maine Mariners Beacon Mascot Appearance (18)
3:00 p.m: Sign up for Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull (5)
3:00 p.m: Janoah Bailin variety artist (28)
3:00 p.m: Sign up for Free Bicycle Drawing (5)
4:00 p.m: Free Bicycle Drawings (5)
4:00 p.m: Youth Sheep Show (22)
4:30 p.m: Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull (5) Sponsored by United AG and Turf and Union Farm Equipment
5:00 p.m: Oxen Pulling 6-Foot Elimination 3250 lbs. and under (19) PC
6:00 p.m: Salamander Band - 70's and Jazz (5)
7:00 p.m: Oxen Pulling 6-Foot Elimination 3251 lbs. and over (19) PC
7:00 p.m: No Guts No Glory (Classic Rock) (28)
7:00 p.m: Papercrafting hands-on (limit 6) (7)
7:00 p.m: Maine State Truck Pullers’ Association (9)
10:00 p.m: Fair Closes

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Derby Day
7:00 a.m: Oxen Pulling Weigh-In (19) PC
8:00 a.m Fair Gates Open
9:00 a.m: Exhibition Hall Opens (7)
9:00 a.m: Blueberry Acres Open (18)
9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Midcoast Spinners Demonstration (5)
9:00 a.m: 4-H Cloverbud Demonstrations (22)
9:00 p.m: Overall Youth Showmanship (22)
9:00 a.m: Farmer’s Steer and Oxen Pulling:  Boys and Girls 16 and under, 1200 lbs. and under; other classes will be split evenly (19) PC
9:30 a.m: Steer and Oxen Twitching (17) SC
10:00 a.m: Matthews Museum Open (1)
10:00 a.m: Blueberry Museum Open (30)
10:00 a.m: Craft Barn Open (27)
10:00 a.m: 4-H Exhibition Yurt Open (23)
10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Cornhole Connections Cornhole Tournament (28)
10:00 a.m: Pixie Showmanship (22)
10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: 4-H Farm-to-Fair (24)
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Big Blue Scavenger Hunt (7)
11:00 a.m: Entries for Favorite Cookie Recipe Contest (7)
11:00 a.m: Delighted Soul-Christian/Americana/Folk trio (28)
12:00 Midway Open
12:00 p.m: Judging of Favorite Cookie Recipe (7)
12:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Maine Craft Beverage Pavilion Open (8)
1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: 4-H Farm-to-Fair (24)
1:00 p.m: Jason Tardy High Energy Juggling (5)
1:00 p.m: Delighted Soul Christian/Americana/Folk (28)
1:00 p.m: Adult/Alumni Showmanship (22)
2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Exhibits must be removed from 4-H Yurt (23)
2:00 p.m: Wildhorse Band - Traditional Country Music (28)
3:00 p.m: Sign up for Free Bicycle Drawing (5)
3:00 p.m: Awarding of Union Fair Quilt (7)
3:00 p.m: Jason Tardy High Energy Juggling (5)
4:00 p.m: Free Bicycle Drawings (5)
5:00 p.m: Jason Tardy, The Dragon Man Fire Show (5)
6:00 p.m: Kid’s Powerwheels Demolition Derby (9) Sponsored by Hometown Towing and Auto Repair
7:00 p.m: The Tyler Healy Band Country/Rock (28)
7:00 p.m: Demolition Derby (9) (Infield parking available from 4 p.m., $5 cash only) (Parking at Clark Field available from 4 p.m., $5.00 cash only)
10:00 p.m: Fair Closes.

Date: July 26 - 30, 2023

Location:

Union Fairgrounds
175 Fairgrounds Lane
Union, ME 04862

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