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ytfmgfrnmr 33m9h5 p23 markham fair modern fair put together with 600 volunteers from page 17 icence and extent of the display it was not until 1865 the fair grounds were enclosed for the first time local farmers and business men suggested that there was a need for a permanent exhibit building william armstrong granted five acres of land and on this land was built the palace a spacious 50 by 170 complex prior to this the success of the fair was dependent upon the arrival of a large circus tent and upon the cooperation of the weath er the new building helped increase the fairs attendance to 5000 people that year by 1873 the attendance had increased to 10000 the markham fair had gone from a one day fair to a two day event today the fair is a four day event and crowds have reached as high as 85000 people the objective of the fair from day one has always been the same the markham fair is a showcase for the talents of the community local merchants and farmers take the opportunity to exhibit their implements and livestock it has been said that canada has the midway has been a perennial favorite for years at the markham fair some of the best livestock in the world in a telephone conversation with dave morrison manager of the markham fair he described the markham fair as a fair by the community for the community with 600 volunteers and 74 committees the organizers draw on the response to cur rent trends of the community there has always been some thing for everyone when asked about the future of the markham fair morrison mentioned that as of march of this year govern ment funding has been cut however it was not until 1949 that the markham fair had received class b status which qualified them for fed eral support entry fees to compete in the wide variety of contests and the admission fees help pay a good portion of the hundred thousand dollars awarded in prize money so come out and support the markham fair on september 28 29 30 oct 1 while enjoy ing a variety of contests entertainment agricultural displays crafts and food a program listing alk the events is now available at the markham fair grounds call 905 6423247 or kids are special conldin shows contincj lo childrens pedal tractor pull friday is kids day all rides reduced til 700 pm special shows displays pemonstrations everyday september 28 29 30 october 1 pet show open to all pets of children 14 years and under just bring your pet to the livestock arena at 430 pm on friday sept 29th and enter under one or more of the following classes 1 dog with shortest tail 1 0 rabbit with longest 2 dog with longest ears 3 dog with longest tail 4 dog with loudest bark 5 cat with shortest tail 6 cat with longest whiskers 7 cat with largest paw 8 best guinea pig 9 best hamster washboard hank whiskers 11 rabbit with longest ears 12 best farm pet 13 most unusual pet 14 best dressed pet 15 pet with best trick 16 best in show special award m3o jjirai rccis 1 6 avenue pools service pool closing special includes chemicals and light vacuuming 10 off sour blankets 20 off repiacement links 4725838 to book your closing new pool inriobcbons available for the fall e j3 o o 2 co fall fair bucks and 1000 off bring in this coupon selected styles of nike converse reebok and adidas kiddie itefbfeber markvtlle shopping centre lower level near walmart not valid with any other offer 4776530 t ft f o 3 valid only to oct 1595 adidas qconverse racbdh