About MAAF

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Our Objective & Mission

Welcome to the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs

The Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs (MAAF) is dedicated to representing and promoting the licensed Agricultural Fairs of the State of Maine through advocacy at the state and federal level, preservation of fair traditions, and the advancement of agricultural education. We provide support and resources to our member fairs, and foster collaboration to ensure their continued success and future growth.

The objective of this Association shall be to aid in providing an educational experience to our fairgoers by representing the agricultural fairs of the State of Maine, promoting good fellowship and the spirit of cooperation among officials of our agricultural fairs, encouraging an interchange of ideas, stimulating cooperation and creating a deeper impression of our annual agricultural fairs that their conditions may be materially improved.​​

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Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs

Our History

Organized

1912

The Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs was Organized in 1912

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100 Years of Serving Maine Fairs

2022

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Our PAST PRESIDENTS

MAAF PAST PRESIDENTS

Since our start in 1912 we have had over 75 presidents from MAAF Fair's across Maine. Each President has been essential to the future of MAAF and Maine Fairs alike.