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Maine’s largest agricultural fair kicks off

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The granddaddy of all agricultural fairs in Maine kicked off Sunday with sheepdog trials, ox pulling – and duck herding.

The Fryeburg Fair, which dates to 1851, was shut down last year because of the pandemic but is back this season.

It’s the last and largest fair of the season in Maine, and the second largest in all of New England.

Events include horse racing, horse pulling, ox pulling and pig scrambles, among others.

Along the way, there are pie-eating competitions, anvil throws and tractor pulls.

The fair will continue through next weekend and is expecting around 300,000 or so guests.

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