The action at Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic, the historic Fryeburg Fair, will ratchet up to crescendo levels beginning on Tuesday (Oct. 6), as harness racing will take center stage among the afternoon fairground offerings, featuring daily post times of 1:30 p.m. (EDT) throughout the much anticipated six-day meeting.
Category: Fairs
Poocham Luck takes Maine Frosh consolation
Due to a bumper crop of 2024 foals in the Pine Tree State, the Maine Sire Stakes was pleased to host a $25,000 consolation for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Sunday (Oct. 4) at the Cumberland Fair, the final day of racing at the iconic Downeast oval.
Maine’s Freshmen clash at Cumberland Fair
There were plenty of fans on hand to witness the 2026 edition of the $320,000-plus Maine Sire Stakes Freshmen Finals on Saturday (Oct. 3) at the Cumberland Fair with some likely favorites prevailing, along with an upset, which made for a great day of New England harness racing.
Maine trotters roll at Cumberland Fair
Two $16,000-plus divisions of Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old trotters went postward on Friday (Oct. 2) at the Cumberland Fair, with the sophomore leaders continuing their dominance in their respective classes.
Maine freshman finals set for Cumberland Saturday
The fields have been drawn and the connections await the $320,000-plus Maine Sire Stakes freshman finals on Saturday (Oct. 3) at the Cumberland Fair, with all four divisions vying for over $80,000 in purse money.
Harnessing Hope in Maine
Harnessing Hope returns to the Cumberland Fair this weekend.
Twenty wins for Snowonthepines
The unstoppable filly phenom Snowonthepines added a 20th notch to her belt on Wednesday (Sept. 30) at the Cumberland Fair during the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old filly pacers.
OHHA to live stream races from three Ohio County Fairs in October
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will showcase five race cards via live streaming from three Ohio county fairs during the month of October.
Maine’s glamour boys conquer Cumberland Fair
As the Maine Sire Stakes competitors wind down their season, one of the last stops is the Cumberland Fair. Tuesday (Sept. 29) hosted the 3-year-old colt pacers who conducted their penultimate leg over the moist, iconic Southern Maine oval.
Statistical summary of 2026 PA Fair Circuit equine achievements
Purses totaling $200,000 will be on the line at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows on Friday, Oct. 9, as the Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes Championships will be contested on a card starting at 5:10 p.m. (EDT).