ALL the fun of the fair is coming to a West Devon village this week. A series of exciting events will be taking place in Winkleigh as part of the annual fair week from Saturday, July 12. There will be a church fete on the Saturday followed by the fair's official opening on Sunday July 13. The opening ceremony will see the crowning of the fair king and queen, a performance by Torrington Silver Band and the start of the balloon race. All these events will take place in Winkleigh village square. The following week will see a host of events taking place including the popular dog show on Tuesday July 15, a youth and community fun night on Wednesday July 16, the village produce and art show and a bingo night on Thursday July 17 and a treasure hunt and disco for the under 11s as well as a film night on Friday July 18. The youth and community fun night will include a six-a- side football competition, tennis coaching, volleyball, greasy pole competition, an open mic night and much more. The week culminates with 'Fair Saturday' on July 19 with a farmers' market and rural skills event, vintage car rally, fancy dress parade, street juggler, drummers from Winkleigh Primary School, fun races, tug-of-war and a family barn dance. The festival will be brought to a close with a performance by local band 'Plan B' at 8.30pm in the village square. The Winkleigh Fair Committee are looking forward to welcoming everyone along to all the events and hope that all will have a hugely enjoyable fair week.
