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Fairs were common in ancient cities such
as Athens, Greece, and Rome, Italy. Soon
they spread to other parts of Europe. Cities in
France and Germany became well known
for their fairs. Fairs were similar to markets.
They were places where people could buy,
sell, or trade their wares.
The British held fairs
at farming
These events. Early
vegetables
are on display at British settlers
the Hants County
Exhibition, the brought the
oldest fair in North
America. tradition
to Canada.
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