Annual Paris Fair opens for the Labour Day weekend

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Annual Paris Fair opens for the Labour Day weekend

The Paris Fair kicked off Labour Day long-weekend

The potential for rain did not sway the positive energy at the Paris Fair on opening day Thursday.

The fairgrounds were packed with thousands of people for the 167th annual event.

Fair goers were able to experience monster trucks, motocross, farm animals and carnival rides.

Organizers of the event said it has continued to grow every year.

“We’ve got the midway here this year,” said past fair president Brian Sayles. “This is the 50th year we’ve had Campbell Amusements so, that’s quite a feat… and the rides are bigger and better than ever… [it’s] just more comparable to the [Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto].”

The fair will also include live performances, with country acts like The Hunter Brothers on Saturday and The Recklaws on Sunday.

Seasoned attendees were bringing their own young ones to experience the fun.

“I’m really excited for the carousel to take them on. It was my favourite ride when I was their age, so I would really love to [take them],” said one fair goer.

One attendee said they enjoy coming for the rides as well.

“I’m a big rides girl… the freak out [ride] is my favourite.”

The Paris Fair runs throughout the long weekend and wraps up on Monday, Sept. 1.