Click to see Google Maps image of the location of what once was Little Rigby Park. Although trotting occurred on this half mile track, the park was mostly known for its fairs. Trotting races authorized by one of the national trotting association were held at this park between 1912 and 1916.
In the early 1900's Cyrus Mayberry raised race horses and built a 300 foot long barn with horse stalls and an indoor riding rink. Mayberry with others formed an association to build a fairgrounds and half mile dirt trotting track. The association purchased land at Pike's Corner in Casco to build the fairgrounds. Annual fairs were held beginning in the early 1900s. The fairs were held in early September and lasted three days.
Today, Casco hosts a very successful Casco Day that is well attended.
Details were initially authored by Casco resident, Leona Hall. This information was given to me through a telephone interview with Gilbert Avery.
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