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Fryeburg Fair Files: Woodsmen’s Field Day Video feat. The Mallett Brothers Band
My partners and friends from Knack Factory were at Fryeburg Fair Woodsmen’s Field Day documenting the overall event while focusing on competitor and Unity College graduate Jen Michaud (pictured in the orange sleeveless shirt). This is the first of two videos we produced. The next will focus solely on Michaud. You can also check out […]
Fryeburg Fair Files 2015: Woodsmen’s Field Day [so many photos]
My partners and friends from Knack Factory were at Fryeburg Fair Woodsmen’s Field Day documenting the overall event while focusing on competitor and Unity College graduate Jen Michaud (pictured in the orange sleeveless shirt). Those videos are forthcoming, but you can enjoy these photos in the meantime. PHOTO CREDIT: Zack Bowen / Knack Factory A […]
Fryeburg Fair Files 2015: Is that a euphemism for smoking weed, or…
My favorite game to play at the fair is “Was what I just overheard a euphemism for sneaking away to smoke weed?” Example: “The guy at the tilt-a-whirl wants to talk to you.” (Definitely a euphemism for sneaking away to smoke weed.) Other examples: “It’s my turn to clean the fryolator.” “Want me to pick […]
22 Instagram photos that showcase how fabulous the Fryeburg Fair was
I recently wrote fondly about the Fryeburg Fair, and my memories about growing up going to it. My wife and I went to the fair twice last week, once with our daughter and once without. As I explained elsewhere, the with child/without child experience are both two very animals. It’s hard to enjoy the fair […]
Pig Scrambles and Feathered Roach Clips: Growing up on the Fryeburg Fair
The Fryeburg Fair is one of the largest agricultural events in the state of Maine. I didn’t realize how special it was until I started going to to the Common Ground Fair—it’s hip, locavore cousin—a handful of years back. I love Common Ground, with its fried shittake mushrooms and anarchist book sales and rugged and […]
Portland Weekend Goings-On, October 5-7th (and a few local music suggestions)
These things are happening this weekend. Get out of the house and/or apartment and/or office and do some of them. My Picks: Feastland is a food/music/arts event I am all sorts of bummed I am not going to be able to make it to. Presented by SPACE Gallery, there will be seasonal food, site-specific art […]