Morpeth Fair Day organisers hoping for fair day

Posted by The Journal on Jun 12, 09 08:59 AM in What's On

Morpeth Fair Day 2002 Organisers of Morpeth's annual Fair Day are praying for good weather on Sunday when around 30,000 people are expected to flock into the town for a full day of entertainment.

The popular mixture of fairground rides, shows, stalls displays and a centrepiece grand parade is run by a 10-strong committee of the local chamber of trade.

The programme includes a funfair, Punch and Judy shows, a Cumberland wrestling tournament and live music on two stages.

The Morpeth Clock Tower bell ringers will begin the activities at 9.30am, with the official opening following at 10am.

The highlight of the event will be a parade through the town centre, which will including 200 local youngsters, vintage cars, more than 100 Harley Davidson motorbikes, and marching bands.

Visitors can also enjoy a continental market, chainsaw sculpture shows, a fancy dress competition and falconry displays.

Fair Day coordinator, Tony Osborne, said: "If the weather is fine we expect between 30,000 and 35,000 people."

There will be a free park and ride scheme involving vintage buses running between County Hall and the town centre from 9.30am to 5pm.

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