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September 17, 2008

What Went on at the York Fair?

 — June Lloyd ( 8:09 PM)

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n 1867 the York Fair was held in October, about a month later than the current September time slot.

What did those fairgoers do for fun 140 years ago? The fairgrounds, which then stretched from King Street, just east of Queen, to the Spring Garden Plank Road (Prospect Street) was a lively place.

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