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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 [[agriculture|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 ( |
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 [[agriculture|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 (equestrian)|gymkhana]], and many free shows.<ref name="WCAX">{{cite web|url=http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=11146852|title=Tunbridge World's Fair Kicks Off Today|work=WCAX|accessdate=2009-10-23}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Tunbridge World's Fair began in |
The Tunbridge World's Fair began in 1867 and has been held annually for {{years ago|1867}} years. The first eight fairs were held in North Tunbridge, Vermont, while the following have been held in Tunbridge.<ref name="Corner">{{cite web|url=http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20090919/NEWS02/909190347/0/FRONTPAGE|title=Tunbridge Fair Turns a Corner|work=Rutland Herald|first=Bob|last=Hookway|accessdate=2009-10-23}}</ref> The fair is currently chaired by Alan Howe,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tunbridgefair.com/contacts.php|title=Contacts and Numbers|publisher=The Tunbridge Worlds Fair|accessdate=3 April 2010}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Euclid">{{cite web|url=https://www.ourherald.com/articles/euclid-farnham-will-step-down-as-fair-president/|title=Euclid Farnham Will Step Down As Fair President|work=The Herald of Randolph|first=M. D.|last= Drysdale|accessdate=2009-10-23}}</ref> |
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There were cancellations in 1917–18, 1942–44 & 2020. |
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==Operation== |
==Operation== |
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The fair is operated by a board of 100 shareholders. The shares were first sold in |
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.<ref name="Corner" /> |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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* {{official|http://www.tunbridgeworldsfair.com}} |
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[http://www.tunbridgefair.com Official Tunbridge Fair website] |
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Latest revision as of 04:06, 6 August 2020
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]
History
[edit]The Tunbridge World's Fair began in 1867 and has been held annually for 158 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]
There were cancellations in 1917–18, 1942–44 & 2020.
Operation
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tunbridge World's Fair Kicks Off Today". WCAX. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
- ^ a b Hookway, Bob. "Tunbridge Fair Turns a Corner". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
- ^ "Contacts and Numbers". The Tunbridge Worlds Fair. Retrieved 3 April 2010.
- ^ Drysdale, M. D. "Euclid Farnham Will Step Down As Fair President". The Herald of Randolph. Retrieved 2009-10-23.