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Coordinates: 45°11′42.7704″N 75°50′16.152″W / 45.195214000°N 75.83782000°W / 45.195214000; -75.83782000
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45°11′42.7704″N 75°50′16.152″W / 45.195214000°N 75.83782000°W / 45.195214000; -75.83782000

Richmond Fair
GenreFall Fair/Agricultural Show
Date(s)September 19, 2024 -
September 22, 2024
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Richmond Fairgrounds,
Richmond, Ontario
 Canada
Inaugurated1844
Websitewww.richmondfair.ca

The Richmond Fair is a agricultural fair held annually on the 3rd weekend of September at The Richmond Fairgrounds in Ottawa, Ontario. It is run by the Richmond Agricultural Society.[1]

The Richmond Fair offers rides, carnival games, live entertainment, and a variety of fair foods like cotton candy and candy apples, complemened by an assortment of food trucks. The Richmond also showcases agricultural, homecraft, historical, and livestock exhibitions, with exciting competitions such as the tractor pull and demolition derby. The fair also offers lively entertainment featuring live music, chainsaw artistry, stilt-walking performances, and magicians. Vendors offer a selection of novelty items such as clothing, belt buckles, and other items with unique designs.

References

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  1. ^ O'Neill, Natasha (7 August 2024). "Fair season starts this week in Ottawa: Here's what to know". CityNews. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
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