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Hundreds attend Burford fair over Thanksgiving weekend

Local NewsHundreds attend Burford fair over Thanksgiving weekend

Hundreds of residents and guests celebrated the Thanksgiving weekend at the Burford fair from Saturday, October 8 through Monday, October 10, 2022.

The event, which took place at the Burford Fairgrounds, started on Saturday with the Hunter Youth horse show, followed by toilet bowl races, Captain Corbin’s magic show and the always popular demolition derby

On Sunday, October 9, the festivities began with a classic car show, featuring a variety of cars including a 1965 Ford Mustang.

Cheri and Ryan Rudavsky’s 1965 Ford Mustang was one of over 70 classic cars on display during the Burford Fair on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
Over 70 classic cars were on display during the Burford Fair on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Guests enjoyed a number of midway rides and games, as well as a wide selection of food trucks for all to enjoy.

Jackson Lintott, two-years-old, takes a train for a ride during the Burford Fair on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
John, Jack, and Levi race down the Fun Slide during the Burford Fair on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Along with the midway and car show, a Monster Trucks and Freestyle motocross demonstration drew large crowds that filled the grandstand.

Freestyle Motocross drivers soar through the air during the Burford Fair on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
Freestyle Motocross drivers soar through the air during the Burford Fair on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

The motocross demo featured bikers from around the country showing off their sky-high stunts while “Loud and Dirty” and “Psycho Pat” battled it out for Monster Truck supremacy. 

“Psycho Pat” performs a reverse wheely during the Burford Fair on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
“Loud and Dirty” flies over some cars during the Burford Fair on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Children also had the opportunity to enjoy pony-rides and bonded with animals at the petting zoo.

Paige Homewood, three-years-old, gets a closer look at some sheep during the Burford Fair on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

On the final day of the fair, attendees enjoyed a chainsaw competition, a Thanksgiving dinner, and the Canadian Raptors Birds of Prey.

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