An international driving championship, United States vs. Canada is in the planning stages. Watch for up dates once confirmed. The planning involves invitations to the top four drivers in the United States vs the four top drivers in the Canada. The "winner gets all "is anticipated to be $7500. The United States Trotting Association, Maine Harness Racing Commission, Leaders from the Hall of Fame, Sports writers and many other friends of harness racing will be involved in this major sports event.
As you can see we have added two night programs to the schedule being the only evening posts in the State of Maine harness racing, right here at Cumberland Fair 2010.
We will be honoring many special people who have be in the business and part of our fair for many many years at a banquet in our Grandstand, Bud Finley, Ernest Cobb, Hawkie Fields, Medley Watson, Henry Jackson, Stanley Hall, Robert Morrell, Mike Wilson, Charles Googins, Francis Small, our canadian guests, the top drivers, trainers and much more.
The Maine Harness stakes program will be in full swing and offer some very competitive racing, going for dashes over $10,000 dollars per dash.
We will be making extra effort to make 2010 a special time for Harness racing at our Fair. We invite all of you to come and enjoy many special races and meet new and old friends.
Thank you all for your support..
This years 139th Annual Cumberland Fair will return to the 23rd Annual Cumberland Fair Pumpkin and Squash Weigh Off. Although no longer the MePGO contest we once hosted, we promise to have lots of entries and excellent premiums. Check back later for more details.
Midway by Gillette Shows 
41st Annual Cumberland Arts & Crafts Show 