Springfield Fair

AGRICULTURAL DEMONSTRATIONS & AWARD-WINNING LIVESTOCK SHOWING!

Our award wining fair welcomes many four-legged friends for June. The Springfield Fair strongly supports local 4-H, backyard farmers, commercial farmers, livestock and traditional agricultural enthusiast! We invite you to view and participate in our annual fair, we traditionally hold horse shows and traditional livestock exhibitionfor the categories of all types of animals.

Our livestock exhibition area is kept clean and tidy and it is a great place to pet or learn about the variety of animals that live onMaine farms.

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LIVESTOCK & Agriculture

DID YOU KNOW?

The State of Maine has 8,173 operating farms and together they farm more than 1.35 million acres!

Eggs and milk are the leading livestock products in the state, followed by meat chickens. Maine potatoes are the state’s largest crop, but Maine produces more wild blueberries than any other state!

LIVESTOCK

Livestock is the heart and center of our country fair and we are proud to showcase award winning animals.

The Livestock exhibition barns are a great place to learn about Maine farming and the traditions of our agricultural heritage. This is a great educational opportunity for our young ones and those looking to learn more about home farming for themselves. Our facilities are clean and we encourage our exhibitionist to follow the highest standard of care for their livestock when bringing their animals to the fair. Hand washing stationsare made available for your use.

Thinking about bringing your animal to the fair but have a few questions before?

Go ahead and contact us  HERE and we will look forward to seeing you at the fair!

Read Fair News!

New Year, New Owners. One Last Goodbye.

By Kirk Ritchie • January 17, 2023
After 32 years I can no longer say that I am an owner of the Springfield Fairgrounds. I’m kinda lost. Although my lovely bride would say that my being kinda lost is more of a daily occurrence. The historic Springfield Fairgrounds was finally sold to Ashley LaDuke and Dustin Gordon, last week. They are now the trusted caretakers of our beloved Elmwood Trotting Park, “Drunkards Reunion”, Springfield Fayuh. Congratulations guys. Go get ‘em! In April of 1991, Kevin (brother) and I took over the fairgrounds. We had absolutely no idea what to expect. We just started cleaning things up, tearing down old buildings and try to “move ahead”. Fortunately for us, there were many local people who had a long history with the fair and they were not just willing to give us a change, but ready to jump in and help. From day one there were folks driving out to see the improvements and clean up. They offered help, money, materials, and moral support. I had just moved back to Maine from Virginia and was working in Portland. Friday afternoon I would drive to Springfield. Work on the fair all weekend and return to Portland either late Sunday night or early Monday morning. It was fun and exciting … and scary. I was 30 when I started with the fair. Dustin and Ashley are lots younger than that. But they have the same passion that we did – looking to make lots of improvements and bring the fair back to the limelight. As they travel along on their journey, they’ll hit many bumps in the road. It’s inevitable. Running an agricultural fair requires lots of time invested – pretty much on a year round basis. They’ll also need some good luck and patience. Most importantly, they’ll need your support. They intend to run more events than John and I were able to. They’ll need folks to attend the events, helpers to operate food concessions, run events, park cars and handle security. And they’ll need sponsors. For 32 years I sweet talked, cajoled, begged a bit, laughed with, laughed at, and shared stories regarding the fair with our many incredible sponsors. Without the continued support of the local and regional businesses – the fair could not operate. The financial support is important. But the moral support is key. Without the regular feedback from all of you, who have loved the fair for so long, it would not have survived. Thank you. I wish that I could list every sponsor who has been a part of the fair for so long. It’s just not feasible. So please accept this as my (our) heartfelt thanks. And for the wonderful crew of folks who have volunteered to help put the fair on each year, you’ll have our eternal gratitude. We have been so fortunate to have had hundreds of people help us over all these years. Some were teenagers who helped park cars. Others worked the gate or in a concession while our “mainstays” made sure that the events were well organized and run smoothly. Your help, good attitude and willingness & ability to work so well with the public was needed and appreciated. To all of you who have worked side by side with us at the fair – thank you. John and I will miss that aspect of our relationship.

Springfield Fair Results 2022

By Kirk Ritchie • September 13, 2022
Exhibit Hall As we say good-by to another fair a new chapter is about to begin. The Exhibit Hall was very busy this year. We had a total of 30 people entering 184 items. There were many wonderful comments about the quality of the work coming into the hall. The judges were pleased with the increase we have had in the vegetable display and that people are starting to use the seed swap. This year Karla Marvin did a fabulous vegetable, herb and floral display which gave her the Best of Show, as well as, the Nesin Award. Alberta Owen received Spirit of the Fair Award for her continued support in entering items into the fair. Thank you Lori for helping to get mom’s things to us. This year Marilyn Worster won the Valued Senior Award. I appreciate all of you that brought things in to enter. Hope to see all of you next year as well as any newcomers. Keep up the good work. See you next year, Pamela Demo Derby---13 Cars Heat Winners Heat 1 1st Chris Woodard 2nd Dustin Gordan 3rd Deacon Connors Heat 2 1st Devon Peters 2nd Sheldon Woodard 3rd Spencer Johnson Overall Winners 1st Chris Woodard 2nd Devon Peters 3rd Dustin Gordan & Sheldon Woodard Best Paint 1st Spencer Johnson #58 2nd Deacon Connors #248 3rd Dustin Gordan #1 Classic and Antique Car Show---31 Cars Antique to 1949 1st Bryce Clay 1946 Chevy Pickup 1950s 1st David York 1954 International 2nd John Brown 1956 Ford F100 3rd Herb Northcote 1951 Pontiac Cheifton 1960s 1st Grant Clay 1966 Chevy Chevelle 2nd Patrick James 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 3rd Sonny Hornbrook 2964 Chevy Super Sport 1970s 1st John Boutot 1970 Chevy Chevelle 2nd James Smith 1970 Porshe1914-6 3rd Tom McLaughlin 1976 Chevy Impala 1980s 1st David Stevens 1988 Chevy Camero 1990s 1st Francis Willette 1999 Ford Mustang GT 2nd Joanne Pottle 1999 Chevy corvette 2000-2009 1st Paul Fitzgerald 2009 Ford Mustang GT California Special 2nd Kim Sherburn 2004 Ford Thunderbird 2010-Current 1st Matthew St. Peter 2016 Chevy Corvette Street 1st Daniel York 1929 Model A Muscle 1st Mike Reynolds 1969 Chevy Camaro 2nd Kevin Steward 1972 Dodge Charger 3rd Kristie Cooper 1968 Chevy Chevelle 4 Wheel Drive Truck 1st Dan Goll 1959 Chevy Napco 2nd John Duvall 1991 Dodge 150 3rd John Prior 1974 Ford F250 2 Wheel Drive Truck 1st Wayne Williams 1982 Chevy C-10 2nd Denis Bachelder 1955 Chevy 3100 3rd Duane Furlong 1960 Ford F-100 Corvettes 1st Robert Davis 1968 Chevy Corvette 2nd Roger Holst 1966 Corvette 3rd Gary Dougherty 2002 Corvette People’s Choice Award Mike Reynolds 1969 Chevy Camaro Best of Show Mike Reynolds 1969 Chevy Camaro Whoopie Pie Contest---4 entries 1st Becky MacIlroy 2nd Deborah Tilton 3rd Alan Dill Open Pie Contest---1 entries 1st Deborah Tilton $100 Prize Drawing---34 participants Age up to 10 years Kolt Dennison Ages 11-18 Caleb Knight Kids Woodsman Day----24 participants Log Roll 1st place Henry Doane 2nd place Bates Bradford 3rd place Jensen Powers PMP 1st place Ethan Friend 2nd place Stephen McDunnah 3rd place Colby Doane Speed Cut 1st Dakota Knights 2nd Colby Doane 3rd Stephen McDunnah Log Roll 1st Ashton Powers 2nd Caleb Knights & Connor Pickering 3rd Isabella Bui & Rivers Bradford PWP 1st Rhianna Duval 2nd Caleb Knights 3rd Ashton Powers Speed Cut 1st Ashton Powers 2nd Rhianna Duval 3rd Caleb Knights Kids Tractor Pulls---16 participants Ages 2-5 1st Remy Bradford 2nd Henry Doane 3rd Kolt Dennison 4th Ellie McDunnah 5th Colton Grahm Ages 6-11 1st Ashton Powers 2nd Bates Bradford 4th Stephen Staples 5th Jensen Powers Children’s Day Events---17 Participants Oreo Cookie Stacking 1st Caleb Knight 2nd Dakota Knight 3rd Lily Mitchell Bubble Gum Blowing 1st Lily Mitchell 2nd Esthella Dill 3rd River Bradford Sack Race Ages 9 and under 1st Colt Bradford 2nd Dominic Tash 3rd Ethan Vadakin Ages 10 and older 1st Jonah Stanley 2nd Lily Mitchell 3rd Esabella Bui Pig Scramble---21 Participants Winners Ashton Powers Caleb Knights Tristen Lambert Johnathan Ethridge Alina Emery Dawson Freeman Colt Bradford Eel Racing---28 Participants Scavenger Hunt---7 Participants Piñata---12 Participants Ethan Friend---winner Kaiden Russell Alexia Russell Sam Libby Kolt Dennison Anthony Modarelli Chris Modarelli Caleb Knight Dakota Knight Rubie McLaughlin Colby Doane Henry Doane Ethella Dill Dylan Moore Women’s Triathlon---12 Participants Skillet for Accuracy 1st Elizabeth Chanpagne 2nd Natalie MacIroy 3rd Aimee Donavan Toilet Seat for Distance 1st Shelby Bradford 2nd Emma Gerkin 3rd Elizabeth Champagne Mop Chuck for Distance 1st Shelby Bradford 2nd Elizabeth Champagne 3rd Emma Gerkin Overall Winners 1st Elizabeth Campagne 2nd Shelby Bradford 3rd Emma Gerkin Northern Maine Antique Tractor Pull---17 Tractors 2000 1st Candi Foster 2nd Dennis Quint 3rd Emily Folsom 3000 1st Chad Ouellette 2nd Dennis Quint 3rd Meredith Folsom 4000 1st Dennis Quint 2nd Paul Folsom 3rd Chris Folsom 5000 1st Peter Folsom 2nd Sonny Folsom 3rd Thomas Jordan 6000 1st Emily Folsom 2nd Chris Langille 3rd Pat Rivard 2500 1st Candi Foster 2nd Larry Foster 3rd Emily Folsom 3500 1st Dennis Quint 2nd Roger Quint 3rd Chad Ouellette 4500 1st Dennis Quint 2nd Chris Folsom 3rd Paul Folsom 5500 1st Scott Jordan 2nd David Leighton 3rd Peter Folsom 6500 1st Pat Rivard 2nd Chris Langille Horse Show—6 participants Halter Western Horse 1st Brooke Thompson 2nd Lauren Page 3rd Nevaeh Ethridge English Horse in Hand 1st Lauren Page Showmanship Ages 6-12 1st Nevaeh Ethridge Showmanship Ages 13-17 1st Lauren Page 2nd Brooke Thompson Walk/Trot Equitation 12 and Under 1st Nevaeh Ethridge English Equitation Ages 13-17 1st Mirage Priller English Equitation Ages 18+ 1st Cora Hicks 2nd Lauren Page English Pleasure Ages 13-17 1st Mirage Priller English Pleasure Ages 18+ 1st Lauren Page 2nd Cora Hicks English Pleasure Stakes 1st Mirage Priller 2nd Lauren Page 3rd Cora Hicks Equitation Over Fences 1st Cora Hicks 2nd Mirage Priller 3rd Lauren Page Jumping 2 ’ 1st Mirage Priller 2nd Cora Hicks Western Walk/Trot Equitation Ages 12 and Under 1st Neveah Ethridge Western Equitation Ages 13-17 1st Mirage Priller Western Walk/Trot Equitation Ages 18+ 1st Lauren Page 2nd Brook Thompson Western Pleasure Ages 6-12 1st Nevaeh Ethridge Western Pleasure Ages 13-17 1st Mirage Priller Western Pleasure Ages 18+ 1st Lauren Page 2nd Brooke Thompson Western Pleasure Stakes 1st Mirage Priller 2nd Lauren Page 3rd Nevaeh Ethridge Trail Class Ages 12 and Under 1st Nevaeh Ethridge Trail Class Ages 13 and over 1st Lauren Page 2nd Mirage Priller 3rd Brooke Thompson Egg and Spoon 1st Mirage Priller 2nd Lauren Page 3rd Nevaeh Ethridge 4th Brooke Thompson Grand Prize $1,000 Winner Allen Dill

HORSE SHOWING

Registration: 8:00am Saturday, June 13th; Show begins at 9:00am 

Superintendent: Amanda & Nikalis Macalpine - (207)-290-3248

Judge: Robert Macdonald

Prizes for first place in each class. Ribbons for six places. End of Day High point Prize.

*NEWLY ADDED STAKES CLASS* $10 entry fee. Approved helmets must be worn by all riders 17 and under. Proof of Maine Exhibitor and negative Coggins required.

"Enjoy area skill and talent as they demonstrate their abilities in our horse show!"

-The Springfield Fair

Educational Open Show - Begins at 9:00 a.m.

  1. Halter Western Horse - Open
  2. Showmanship
  3. Miniature Horse In Hand - Open
  4. Equitation English
  5. Pleasure English
  6. Equitation Western
  7. Pleasure Western
  8. Western Command
  9. Western Riding Pattern
  10. Equitation Over Fences - Open
  11. Working Hunter Under Saddle
  12. Bridle Path Hack - Open
  13. Parade - Open
  14. Ranch Rail Pleasure Horse
  15. Trail (Western/English)

Extra Classes Time/Attendence Permitting

Open Driving Obstacle

Open Driving Pleasure

Costume

Details

Entry $4.00 per class or $35.00 for the day – same horse & rider

Youth $3.00 per class or $30 for the day

*Questions may be asked of the entrants, at the judge’s discretion.

*Proof of insurance must be provided by riders.

  • Rider and 1 helper free admittance to enter fairgrounds. All others will please pay the regular gate fee.
  • Pleasure driving and Pleasure obstacle course classes are open to all equine including draft horses.
  • Prizes for 1st place in each class. Ribbons for 4 places. 
  • Stall space for rent $20 - First come first serve - Contact Ashley (207)-290-0760

This show is an opportunity to learn about showing, sportsmanship and horses. Please join us, feel welcome to ask questions, participate and have fun! The Trail Class may be shown in the pulling ring.

PIG SCRAMBLE

If you, or a loved one, is between the ages of 8 and 12, you are eligible to show your fleet-footedness! This event will be a fun and entertaining event for us and a safe few minutes of exercise for the pigs.

There will be three age groups:

  • 6-7 years of age
  • 8-9 years of age
  • 10-12 years of age

Participants and pigs will be placed inside a fenced-in area of not less than 3,000 SF for no more than 10 minutes. Kids will put the pig (if they can catch one) in a burlap bag. We will have pigs available for the two age groups. Registration for Pig Scramble Sunday Opens 11-11:45 SHARP to provide time to do the drawing and start on time at 12:00.

“Winners” will get to keep their pigs or give the pig back to the fair for $25. This is a state licensed event. The rules follow this write up and they will be posted. The scramble will be held on Sunday, June 14th, at 12:00 pm, Location barn area

PIG SCRAMBLES

  1. Any person or organization planning to hold a pig scramble shall obtain a permit from the Department no later than ten (10) days prior to the event.
  2. To obtain a permit, the applicant must specify and list the precise location of the event, the time it is to be held (plus or minus one hour) and the person who will be in charge of the event.
  3. Rules:
  4. The person in charge of the event shall be responsible for the animals being “well cared for” prior to, during, and after the event until such time as the new owners remove the animals from the premises.
  5. No lubricant may be used on the pig or the contestant.
  6. The pigs shall not weigh less than sixteen (16) pounds for 8-10 age group, and not less than twenty-two (22) pounds for the 10-12 age group.
  7. The contestants shall not be over the age of 12.
  8. The event shall not last more than ten (10) minutes.
  9. The bags or sacks used shall be burlap to give the animal adequate breathing and cooling air.
  10. The manager of the event shall have someone available to purchase or take the animals is an animal is caught by someone who does not have adequate facilities to care for the animals at their residence.
  11. The area/ring being used will be no less than 3,000 square feet.
  12. A pig may only be used for one event per day.
  13. Rules must be posted in a conspicuous place at event site.
  14. Permits periods will not exceed ten (10) days for multiple events sponsored by any private or public organization.

LIVESTOCK  EXHIBITION

Registration: Thursday June 11th @ 12pm 

Superintendent: Betsy Lee

Animal Showing
General Animal Exhibition

Entries are limited to space available on a first-come, first-served basis. If any exhibitor must cancel, he or she must notify the livestock superintendent as early as possible. Due to lack of space, stalls and pens must not be used for sleeping quarters or storage. Only animals which are officially entered may be housed on the grounds. In order to be eligible for “show” premiums, animals must be stalled at the Fairgrounds and exhibited for the Fair’s duration. No stalling charges will be deducted from the premiums.

All stock will be on exhibition Thursday and from 8 a.m.– 7 p.m. on Sunday. The exhibitor and one assistant will be allowed in on the days that they exhibit. Free admission for anyone doing an agricultural demonstration with their own animal. To reserve stall space, contact superintendent.

A prize of $15.00 will be awarded for the birth of any animal by one on exhibit during the fair (excluding rabbits, ducks, chicks and other poultry).

"The Livestock Exhibition barns are packed with a wide variety of animals for you to meet!"

-The Springfield Fair

Livestock Entry Information:

Email/Mail entry information to; thespringfieldfairgrounds@gmail.com

91 Park Street Springfield ME 04487

  • All animals must be registered under the owner’s name.
  • Be sure to read general rules and regulations, health sections and time table.
  • The livestock superintendent reserves the right to accept or reject any entry made, and also reserves the right to interpret any statement or rule made in this book.
  1. Entries close at 2pm Thursday.
  2. Exhibitors are limited to available space.
  3. Judging of entries will be on Thursday.
  4. The judges reserve the right to accept or reject any entries.
  5. All entries must meet the health requirements for exhibition of the State of Maine.
  6. All decisions of the judges are final.
  7. Feed, bedding and care is to be provided by the owners, which includes “cleaning out.”

All animals must be part of Maine Association of Livestock Exhibitors. See below PDF form.