BethelThere's more than the fair to see in Fryeburg
Former MaineToday.com producer Melissa Kim shares her experiences from a fall visit to Fryeburg.
[MaineToday.com October 1999]
Fryeburg Vital Stats Population (2000): 3,083

Location: 44.05209 N, 70.93670 W

Zip Codes: 04037

Popular Annual Events: Fryeburg Fair (October)
Mileage from... Portland: 52 mi. Augusta: 84 mi. Albany, NY: 264 mi. Burlington, VT: 157 mi. Boston, MA: 155 mi. Hartford, CT: 241 mi. New York, NY: 354 mi.
Source: US Census Bureau, MapBlast!
Fryeburg Resources Fryeburg's town Web site has information about activities and events in and around Fryeburg. The Fryeburg Fair, held each fall since 1851, is one of Maine's most popular agricultural fairs, featuring attractions such as livestock shows, a petting zoo, harness racing, and horticultural and culinary contests and displays. The Appalachian Mountain Club has two Saco River campgrounds in Fryeburg that have canoe put-ins. You can find information on the Appalachian Mountain Club site. For more on local activities, trips, events and volunteer opportunities, check out the Maine chapter and New Hampshire chapter sites. There are dozens of sites relating to the White Mountains. Start with the U.S. Forest Service's page on the White Mountain National Forest site or try one hosted by Dartmouth College, the White Mountain Information Server.