Tunbridge World's Fair

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The Tunbridge World's Fair is an annual event held in mid-September in Tunbridge, Vermont. The annual fair continues to this day with demonstrations of farming and agricultural traditions and culture, working antique displays, horse and ox pulling, horse racing, cattle and horse shows, junior exhibits, floral and 4-H exhibits, contra dancing, gymkhana, and many free shows. [1]

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History

The Tunbridge World's Fair began in 1867 and has been held yearly for over 150 years. The first eight fairs were held in North Tunbridge, Vermont, while the following have been held in Tunbridge. [2] The fair is currently chaired by Alan Howe, [3] who took over from Euclid Farnham after the 2009 fair. Farnham had been president of the fair for over 30 years, and had made major efforts to change the fair from a "drunkards reunion," with "girlie-shows" (strip shows) and unlimited alcohol, to a more family-friendly environment. [4]

Operation

The fair is operated by a board of 100 shareholders. The shares were first sold in 1901 to raise funds for the fair's continued operation. Shares are passed through families and give the shareholders 100th ownership and a vote in fair proceedings. The fair, however, is a completely non-profit venture and shareholders receive no portion of the fair's revenue. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Tunbridge World's Fair Kicks Off Today". WCAX. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
  2. 1 2 Hookway, Bob. "Tunbridge Fair Turns a Corner". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
  3. ↑ "Contacts and Numbers". The Tunbridge Worlds Fair. Retrieved 3 April 2010.
  4. ↑ Drysdale, M. D. "Euclid Farnham Will Step Down As Fair President". The Herald of Randolph. Retrieved 2009-10-23.

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