"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" Horse barn at fairgrounds comes down; new structure is planned By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star The old horse barn at Port Perry's fairgrounds was torn down last weekend, after the fair board decided earlier this year it was too dilapidated to renovate. But the fair board has plans for a new structure on the raze the barn. During the decades it has stood at the fairgrounds, the barn has been used extensively. It was full during fair days, and also served as a stable for racing that useg to occur on the fairgrounds track. "It's been empty of horses for about three years," Mr. fair and the grounds on which it is held, said Mr. Cohoon. This year's edition of the Port Perry Fair is to be held on Labor Day weekend. Watch The Star in the coming weeks for news on what's planned for the annual fair. 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