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Revision as of 11:20, 28 October 2009
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
The Tunbridge World's Fair originated in 1867 and has celebrated 138 fairs to date, the first eight of which were held in North Tunbridge, Vermont while the following 130 have been held in Tunbridge. [2]The fair is currently chaired by Euclid D. Farnham, who has been president of the fair for over 30 years. [3]
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]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Drysdale, M. D. "Euclid Farnham Will Step Down As Fair President". The Herald of Randolph. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
External links
Official Tunbridge Fair website Friends of the Tunbridge Fair