Public Hearing for Date Change of Agriculture Fairs 2026 - 2029 - January 29, 2026

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · January 30, 2026

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Announcement

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Deputy Commissioner Nancy McBrady opened the hearing to consider Fryeburg Fair's request to change licensed fair dates for 2026029 and summarized governing law (Title 7, sections 824; rule chapters 11 and 12). She named department counsel Kayla Jones and applicant representative Dave Hastings and explained standards for intervention and evidence.

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Hearing at the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry on a Fryeburg Fair petition to add an opening day (Saturday) in 2026–2029; proponents argued economic and vendor benefits, intervenors (Cumberland Farmers Club/Cumberland Fair) said Fryeburg's unlicensed early opening in 2025 caused measurable attendance and vendor losses; commissioner will deliberate and issue a decision by 2026-02-20.

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