Houlton Fair, 4th of July event draws thousands

by Staff Pioneer Times
17 years ago

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BIG BANG AND THEN SOME — Houlton’s Fourth of July fireworks proved to be a spectacular event as Houlton’s Fair Association had been bragging about. The fireworks began shortly after sundown on Friday. 

Spectators from all over Aroostook County, U.S. and Canada were in full view of the Independence Day light show. The fair kicked off Thursday, July 3 alongside the Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce’s Midnight  Madness event.Image At right, 5-year-old Arianna Lane, who traveled to Houlton on July 3 from Brewer, showed no fear during Kachunga and his alligator friends’ show at the Houlton Fair. She got more than she bargained for. The proud little girl was more than happy to take on this baby alligator all by herself, with her parents looking on. Fair officials state that approximately 13,600 people crossed the fair gates during its four-day stay in town. For more fair photos and stories please see Scenes from Houlton's Fourth of July, fair celebrations and More scenes from Houlton's Fourth of July, fair celebrations .
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COOL TIME — Nine-year-old Kameron Barton and 11-year-old Kaitlyn Barton of Linneus get a chance to hold Kachunga’s baby alligator at the Houlton Fair on Thursday, July 3.

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ALL SMILES — Sam Richardson, and her son Wesley, take a ride on the ferris wheel at the fair on the fourth of July.

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MOTHER AND CALF — This mother cow looks on as spectators look over her young calf. The pair were part of an agriculture display at the Houlton Agricultural Fair during the last four days. The fair also showcased a number of midway rides, mud runs, tractor pulls and kids’ contests. The Fair also hosted the 4th of July fireworks at Community Park on Friday, July 4.

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MOO — It wouldn’t be the Houlton Agricultural Fair without the presence of cows.

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GETTING A TRIM — This lamb gets a little trim during its stay at the Houlton Fair grounds over the weekend. Animals are a big part of the Houlton Agricultural Fair for farmers who are looking to show and sell their livestock.