Country Roots And Cowboy Boots – The Port Hope Fair Kicks Off

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It’s the 187th annual Port Hope Fair which kicked off on Friday, September 14, 2018.

The Fair runs until Sunday and is presented by the Port Hope and District Agricultural Society.

From rides along the Midway, to games, truck and tractor pull along with the many exhibits there are many things to do at the Fair.

On Saturday there are many things happening throughout the day with the evening ending with the annual demotion derby.

Sunday brings the Show N Shine Car Show, along with the vintage tractor show.

For more information about the Port Hope Fair http://www.porthopefair.com/

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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