What do cotton candy, antique farm equipment, blacksmith demonstrations and midway rides have in common?

Those things and more are at the Luxton Fairgrounds this weekend for the annual Luxton Spring Fair.

With all of the new development and families moving into the area around the fairgrounds, organizers hope to attract some new faces to the family-friendly event.

B次元官网网址淭hereB次元官网网址檚 a lot of history here,B次元官网网址� said longtime committee member Sandy West.

Some of that history will be on display for the public to see how people once lived and worked in the area.

But artifacts wonB次元官网网址檛 be the only items exhibited. Besides antique farming equipment, the ever-popular steam engines will be rolled out. Plus, the Vancouver Island BlacksmithB次元官网网址檚 Association maintains a presence on the grounds all year and will demonstrate some of the work they do. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 quite an interesting thing to watch,B次元官网网址� West added.

Across the grounds thereB次元官网网址檒l be face painting for the kids, a paintball tent and vendors selling everything from jewelry to tupperware. The Langford Legion will also run a concession to help ease some of those long-weekend cravings.

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Admission to the grounds is free and parking is by donation in the lot at the corner of Sooke and Luxton roads. Those donations go back to the non-profit Metchosin FarmerB次元官网网址檚 Institute to help with upkeep on the fairgrounds, which it owns.

West is one of the many Institute volunteers who work to maintain the grounds all year long. B次元官网网址淓veryone is a volunteer here,B次元官网网址� she said. Donations and other fundraisers help that team keep the fairgrounds open. B次元官网网址淎ll of our buildings need painting and something always needs repair,B次元官网网址� she said with a chuckle.

For this weekendB次元官网网址檚 event, the grounds open daily Saturday through Monday at noon with displays open until 6 p.m.

For those that canB次元官网网址檛 wait to get their carnival thrills, West Coast AmusementB次元官网网址檚 midway rides will be open Friday for a preview night from 3 until 10 p.m.

For the rest of the weekend the midway opens at 1 p.m. and runs until 10, except for Monday, when the final spin around will go shortly before 6.

West noted that rides may close earlier due to safety concerns such as weather, but that will be left up to the discretion of ride operators. B次元官网网址淭heyB次元官网网址檙e a good group; weB次元官网网址檝e been dealing with them for a number of years,B次元官网网址� she said.

All and all, there will be activities for all members of the family B次元官网网址� except the four-legged ones. Organizers ask that the public leave pets at home so everyone can enjoy the event.

Fore more information, go to or phone 250-478-4250.

katie@goldstreamgazette.com