The Markham Fair is one of Canada oldest country fairs. Since 1844 the fair has been providing the community with a showcase for talents and products in a friendly competitive spirit. With over 700 volunteers working on more than 70 committees, Markham Fair is the largest community based volunteer organization in Canada.
Markham Fair occurs annually on the weekend before Thanksgiving, and hosts upwards of 80,000 attendees. Approximately 3,000 exhibitors will enter more than 12,000 items, which will be judged and put on display during the fair. Promoting excellence through competition in this way, is what makes fairs unique in comparison to other events.
As well as the competitive displays, the community is further brought together to enjoy various forms of entertainment such as horse pull, demolition derby, tractor pull, midway rides and displays of farm animals.
Free Parking.
Fair Hours: Thursday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Markham Fair is located on the Markham Fairgrounds at 10801 McCowan Road (6 km north of Highway 7). + map
There's plenty more happening during the Markham Fair, check out the complete Event List at www.markhamfair.ca. ***
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Fire At Abandoned Richmond Hill Building
Richmond Hill firefighters were called to a fire at an abandoned building near the corner of Stouffville Road and Yonge Street yesterday afternoon.Firefighters arrived at the scene just before 2:30 p.m. as thick smoke could be spotted miles away.As a precaution, York Regional Police had Stouffville Road blocked off at both Yonge and Bayview Avenue.The building is believed to have been abandoned for awhile. The cause of the fire is unknown.
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
With files from yorkregion.com
- ER
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