Friday, October 1, 2021
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Volume 27, Number 40
Crowds return to fairgrounds By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times
“I missed the fair two years ago because of personal stuff and was so bummed out The last day of the 2021 when it was canceled last Durham Fair brought visitors year,” said Middletown resiloads of fun memories, with dent Jacob Terrell. many saying they wouldn’t “Well, this year I overcomhave wanted to spend Sunpensated because I attended day any other way. Durham Fair twice ...” “Oh, I can easily spend all Sunday was also Military Apday here,” said New Britain resident Bob Livingston. “It’s preciation Day. All veterans and active service members just a great place to forget received free admission and about your problems and have an awesome time with discounts from many vendors. your family.” The fair, one of the largest managed entirely by volunteers, started on Thursday, Sept. 23. The long lines to enter and at fair attractions over the four days indicated that many missed the fair after it was canceled last year because of the pandemic.
This year, for the first time, the fair featured an international food court.
The Durham Fair made a great comeback after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID.
Food vendors represented various countries while musical acts, like an Irish band and an African drummer, entertained visitors.
Among other things, this year’s fair brought 40 toetapping musical acts across four stages, monster trucks and other motorized events, fireworks, and over 8,300 ex-
Photos by Nadya Korytnikova, Town Times
hibition entries, from handmade quilts and pies to woodworks and produce. Griffin Hospital offered onsite COVID -19 vaccinations
and vaccination booster shots. Gov. Ned Lamont was among many people who got his booster shot at the See Fair, A5
‘Evidence of Evil’ is coming
Celebrate grandparents on Saturday
Lyman Orchards in Middlefield is introducing a new fall event called Evidence of Evil. The attraction will be open every Friday to Sunday in October.
Durham’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee has rescheduled its Grandparents Day Celebration. The event was slated for Sept. 9 at the Farmers Market, but was canceled due to rain. Now, the celebration will take place Saturday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Durham Activity Center.
While passing through the exhibit — hidden in the woods across from the Pick-YourOwn location — people will be met by costumed actors. Tickets are $25 and available online only. A portion of the See Evil, A4
Evidence of Evil aims “to push the boundaries to provide their audience with a thrilling experience into the darkest levels of fear.” Evidence of Evil, Facebook
“We encourage anyone who is a grandparent, acts like a grandparent or supports a grandparent to attend and be recognized as a vital part of our community,” committee chair Bob Donahue said. See Grandparents, A3