Fair

:For other uses of the word fair, see Fair (disambiguation).

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Fair is the name for the gathering together of people to display or trade produce or other goods, to parade or display animals and often to enjoy associated carnival or funfair entertainment.

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It is a centuries-old tradition, and many communities have long had dedicated fairgrounds, while others hold them in a variety of public places, including streets and town squares, or even in large private gardens. They are often held in conjunction with a significant event, such as the anniversary of a local historical event, a seasonal event such as harvest time, or with a holiday such as Christmas.

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Activities at fairs vary widely; Fairs are also known by many different names around the world, such as carnival, fete, county or state fair, festival, market and show, etc. Flea markets are sometimes incorporated in a fair.

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The place at a fair (commonly a American fair such as a county or state fair) where amusement park rides, entertainment and fast food booths are concentrated is called the midway, which is named after the avenue of amusements at the 1893 World Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

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Fairs are sometimes important showcases for businessmen in agricultural, pastoral and horticultural districts because they present opportunities to display and demonstrate the latest machinery on the market.

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Carnival: : For more meanings, please reference Carnival (disambiguation)....

Funfair: A funfair is a small to medium sized travelling fair primarily comprised of amusement rides. Larger fairs or the permanent fairs of cities and seaside resorts may be called a fairground, although technically this should refer to the land where a fair is traditionally held....

Holiday: The word holiday has related but different meanings in English-speaking countries. Based on the English words holy and day, holidays originally represented special days of the Christian Church calendar. The word has evolved in general usage to mean any special day....

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