G.F. Whitman Present's His Collection of Curiosities at the 1847 Fair in Waterville

This is a clipping about the 1847 Cattle Show and Fair of the North Kennebec Agricultural Society that discusses an exhibition of "curiosities" that was presented by G.F. Whitman.

North Kennebec Agricultural Society Vote and Lay the Ground for the Societies' First Fair in Waterville

The North Kennebec Agricultural Society was formed on July 31st, 1847, and met on again on September 29th of that same year to discuss and vote on some matters. Most notably of these matters was if they will actually be holding a fair for the public. What follows is the report on that meeting.

The North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair of 1863: Part V

This is part V of the full detailed account of the 1863 North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair:

The North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair of 1863: Part IV

 This is part IV of the full detailed account of the 1863 North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair:

The North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair of 1863: Part III

This is part III of the full detailed account of the 1863 North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair:

MISCELLANEOUS.

       To a worsted tidy and an Afghan, or sofa blanket, both presented by Miss Louisa E. Ingals, of Waterville, we award 25 cts. each, for the pleasant idea of domestic comfort suggested by their elegance.
       A pair of slippers, neatly wrought by Miss C.A. Gowor, of Winslow,-giving

The North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair of 1863: Part II

 This is part II of the full detailed account of the 1863 North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair:

The North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair of 1863: Part I

Agricultural fairs have a long history in Maine. The North Kennebec Agricultural Society, incorporated on July 31st, 1847 and it's first exhibition was held in Waterville in October of that same year. This write up presented here is a full detailed account of the North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair of 1863 and will be presented in multiple parts due to it's length. Part I reads as follows: