Children’s Activities
2025 Union Fair Children’s Activity Schedule
Schedule subject to change
Wednesday, July 30 Moxie Day - Presented by E.L. Spear
10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 4-H Farm-to-Fair (21)
10:30 a.m. In-House Scavenger Hunt (18)
11:00 a.m. Register entries of Moxie Ingredient Delight (Youth & Adult Classes) (18)
12:00 p.m. Judging of Moxie Ingredient Delight (18)
12:00 p.m. Opening Day Ceremony with Introduction of Blueberry Princesses (17)
12:00 p.m. Youth Dairy Show (10)
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 4-H Farm-to-Fair (21)
Thursday, July 31 Veterans’ Appreciation Day - Presented by Northeast Carry General Store
9:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show (21)
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 4-H Farm-to-Fair (21)
10:30 p.m. In-House Scavenger Hunt (18)
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 4-H Farm-to-Fair (21)
2:00 p.m. Midway Open
3:00 p.m. Cribbage Tournament (18)
4:00 p.m. 4-H Small Domestic Pet Show (5)
6:30 p.m. Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Coronation (12)
9:15 p.m. Fireworks (Infield)
Friday, August 1 Maine Wild Blueberry Day -
Presented by WMTW Channel 8 - Maine’s Total Coverage and Maine’s CW
7:00 a.m. Open Steer & Oxen Pulling Weigh In (9)
9:30 a.m. Open Steer & Oxen Pulling (9)
Boys & Girls age 16 & under, 1250 lbs.& under
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 4-H Farm-to-Fair (21)
10:30 p.m. In-House Scavenger Hunt (18)
11:00 a.m. Register entries of Blueberry Dessert (18) (Not Pies) (Youth & Adult Classes)
12:00 p.m. Free Individual blueberry pie desserts (8)
12:00 p.m. Judging of Blueberry Dessert (18)
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 4-H Farm-to-Fair (21)
2:00 p.m. Midway Open
5:30 p.m. Moxie Chugging Contest Sign-up (3)
6:00 p.m. Moxie Chugging Contest (3)
Saturday, August 2 Demolition Derby Day - Presented by Gophers in Warren, Maine
8:30 a.m. 4-H Working Steer (30)
9:00 a.m. Youth Beef Show (10)
9:00 a.m. Canine Agility Fun Run Demonstration (Infield)
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 4-H Farm-to-Fair (21)
10:30 p.m. In-House Scavenger Hunt (18)
11:00 a.m. Register entries of Peanut Butter Cookies (18) (Youth & Adult Classes)
11:00 a.m. Canine Agility Fun Run Demonstration (Infield)
11:00 a.m. Sheep Dog Demonstration (23)
12:00 p.m. Judging of Peanut Butter Cookies (18)
12:00 p.m. Midway Open
12:00 p.m. Ranger D, the singing cowboy (17)
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 4-H Farm-to-Fair (21)
1:00 p.m. Canine Agility Fun Run Demonstration (Infield)
1:00 p.m. Sheep Dog Demonstration (23)
1:00 p.m. Jason Tardy High-Energy Juggling (12)
3:00 p.m. Sheep Dog Demonstration (23)
3:00 p.m. Youth Sheep Show (10)
3:00 p.m. Jason Tardy High Energy Juggling (17)
4:00 p.m. Blueberry Pie Eating Contest (17) (Adults, Youth ages 10-12, Youth ages 13-15)
5:00 p.m. Jason Tardy, The Dragon Man Fire Show (12)
5:00 p.m. Kids’ Powerwheels Demolition Derby (20)
6:00 p.m. Demolition Derby sponsored by Gophers in Warren, Maine (20)
Sunday, August 3 Children’s Day - Presented by Union Farm Equipment
9:00 a.m. Youth Livestock Showmanship (10)
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 4-H Farm-to-Fair (21)
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 4-H Sealife Touch Tank (21)
10:30 p.m. In-House Scavenger Hunt (18)
10:30 a.m. Connect-4 Tournament (18)
11:00 a.m. Storytime-Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey read by Sarah “Sal” McCloskey (8)
11:00 a.m. Sheep Dog Demonstration (23)
11:00 a.m. Register entries of Zucchini/Savory Dessert (18) (Youth & Adult)
12:00 p.m. Midway Open
12:00 p.m. Judging Zucchini/Savory Dessert (18)
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 4-H Farm-to-Fair (21)
1:00 p.m. Sheep Dog Demonstration (23)
1:00 p.m. 4-H Cloverbud Demonstrations (10)
1:00 p.m. Jason Tardy High-Energy Juggling (17)
1:00 p.m. Storytime- Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey read by Sarah “Sal” McCloskey (8)
3:00 p.m. Storytime- Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey read by Sarah “Sal” McCloskey (8)
3:00 p.m. Sheep Dog Demonstration (23)
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Free Bike Giveaway Signup (17)
3:30 p.m. Blueberries for Sal Raffle Drawing and Presentation to Sarah “Sal” McCloskey (8)
4:00 p.m. Children’s pedal tractor pulls (17)
4:30 p.m. Free Bike Giveaway (17) (After pedal tractor pull)
5:00 p.m. Jason Tardy, The Dragon Man Fire Show (17)
Overview of Our Children’s Activities
Children are so curious and they will have the opportunity to be awed at Union Fair. The sights are many and varied. Come see exotic breeds of livestock, a miniature wooden farm with hundreds of pieces created lovingly for folks young and old to enjoy, or watch K-9 officers work with their four-legged partners.
Saturday is dedicated to children. Entertainment is geared to the young, and young at heart. Watch the balloon artist creating and sharing creatures. Listen to the Singing Cowboy or take a ride in a Monster Truck. Enter to win a free bicycle at the first of our three raffles.
The fun for children doesn’t end on Saturday. Opportunities abound all week for competitions such as pie eating contest, bubblegum blowing, cookie decorating, or pedal tractor pulling. In case you haven’t noticed, we think children are pretty great, and we have given a great deal of thought to providing educational and entertaining activities. We think your children will agree.
Bicycle Give-Aways
Each year, at the Union Fair, youth have the opportunity to go home with their very own bicycle and helmet. Thanks to the generosity of businesses, organizations and fair vendors donations are made to purchase new bicycles for the give-a-ways. Three categories, by age, have the chance to enter a drawing to win one of the bikes and a helmet. Three drawings are made on three separate days with bikes for girls and boys in each age group. Donations come from throughout our regional area of Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties.
