Windsor, Maine

Home of the Windsor Fair

Overview

Windsor is a quintessential rural community in Kennebec County, best known for the massive Windsor Fair held annually in late August. Just a short drive east of the state capital, Augusta, Windsor offers rolling fields, working farms, and a quiet pace of life along Routes 105 and 32.

Key Facts

Population 2,600

Region Kennebec Valley

County Kennebec

Founded 1809

Nearest City Augusta (15 minutes)

Town Office Visit official website

What Windsor Is Known For

Windsor Local Highlights

Windsor Fair

One of Maine's largest agricultural fairs, featuring harness racing, woodsman's days, and a huge midway.

Hussey's General Store

Famous roadside stop on the Windsor/Whitefield line with the slogan "Guns, Wedding Gowns, and Cold Beer."

Farm country

Dairy barns, hay fields, and maple stands between Augusta and the Midcoast.

Things to Do

Experience the Windsor Fair

Spend a day at the fairgrounds in late August for food, rides, and farm exhibits.

Explore rural roads

Take a scenic drive through the rolling farmland of Kennebec County.

Visit nearby Augusta

Pair country quiet with downtown museums, restaurants, and the Kennebec River Rail Trail; see the /guides/best-restaurants-guide for ideas.

Living in Windsor

Windsor serves as a bedroom community for Augusta while maintaining its strong agricultural roots. It offers affordable housing and substantial land for farming or homesteading, and winter plows keep main commuter routes clear.

Weather & Seasons

summer

Warm, 70-80 F

winter

Cold and snowy, 15-30 F

spring

Cool, 45-60 F

fall

Cool and colorful, 50-60 F

Local Wildlife & Nature

White-tailed deer Wild turkeys Foxes

How to Get There

Windsor is located on Route 32 and Route 105, about 15 minutes east of Augusta; I-295 and I-95 are accessible via Augusta.

Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.

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Windsor outline