History of the Fair
In what year was the first Markham Fair held?
1844
What farm animal show is one of the biggest attractions at the fair?
Horses
What rides are popular at the Markham Fair’s midway?
Ferris wheel and roller coasters
What sweet treat on a stick is a fair favourite?
Cotton candy
How many visitors usually attend the Markham Fair each year?
About 80,000
Markham Fair is one of the oldest fairs in which country?
Canada
What type of competition shows off cows at the fair?
Dairy cattle show
What competition involves drivers crashing cars into each other?
Demolition derby
What deep-fried food is a classic at the fair?
Funnel cake
Markham Fair is run mostly by what type of workers?
Volunteers
How often is the Markham Fair held each year?
Once a year
hat type of poultry is often judged at the fair?
Chickens
What kind of live music is often played at the fair?
Country music
What savoury snack is often sold with cheese on top?
Fries
What colour are the traditional fair ribbons for first place?
Blue
On what weekend does the Markham Fair usually take place?
Thanksgiving weekend
What type of sheep competition is held at the Markham Fair?
Sheep shearing
What event features 2 wheeled vehicles doing stunts?
Motorcycle show
What type of competition judges homemade pies, jams, and pickles?
Baking and preserves competition
Markham Fair is sometimes called the “________” Fair because of its large size.
Fall
How many acres is the current Markham Fairgrounds property?
100 acres
What type of tractor event shows farming power at the fair?
Tractor pull
What nightly event lights up the sky during the fair?
Fireworks
What contest tests who can eat a vegetable the fastest?
Corn eating contest
What age group has special activities designed just for them?
Children