Maine's largest agricultural fair will celebrate 175 seasons with an extra day of family fun that includes thrilling rides for all ages, fireworks (Sept. 27 & Oct. 3), concerts including The Outlaws, over 3,000 animals, livestock events, mechanical pulls, exhibits, contests, vendors, a Specialty Foods Pavilion, beer tents, favorite fair food and more over the 9-day season that this year opens a day earlier, on Saturday.

Special events include Firemen's Muster (9 am Sept. 28), Woodsmen's Field Day (9 am Sept. 29), Harness racing (Sept. 30 - Oct. 5) and Grand Parade (10 am Oct. 4).

Admission: $15, free for kids under 12, free on Tuesday for ages 65+. General parking is $5.

In recognition of the fair's 175th anniversary, unlimited ride wristbands on opening day (Sat., Sept. 27) will be only $17.50 -- or any rider can opt for ride tickets at $1.75 per ride.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $32 on site ($30 cash) Sunday - Thursday, $37 ($35 cash) Friday - Saturday, and online before Sept. 27 for $25 or 4/$80. Ride tickets are also available on the midway and discounted pre-sale.

Fair hours: 7 am - 10 pm. Rides open daily at 10 am.

More information: 207-935-3268 or www.FryeburgFair.org

The West Oxford Agricultural Society is comprised of 16 Maine towns and 6 New Hampshire border towns.