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Luxton Spring Fair gears up for May long weekend in Langford

Midway opens Friday with demonstrations from local groups throughout the weekend
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Attendees at last yearB次元官网网址檚 Luxton Spring Fair ride the Hurricane. Don Descoteau/B次元官网网址 Gazette staff

ThereB次元官网网址檚 something magical about a fair. And the annual Luxton Spring Fair is a May long weekend tradition many West Shore residents look forward to all year.

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Beside an extensive midway and carnival games, the 42nd spring fair at the Luxton Fairgrounds in Langford will feature an antique farm equipment display, the heritage museum, demonstrations by the Vancouver Island Blacksmith Association and an assortment of vendor booths.

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The fair takes place Friday (May 19) through Monday, with the midway opening up from 3 to 11 p.m. on the first day. Weekend hours are 1 to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday.

B次元官网网址淭he prices have changed for the ride bracelets, but admission (to the grounds) is still free,B次元官网网址 West noted. Wristbands for unlimited entry onto rides are only valid on the day purchased. They cost $35 for Friday or Monday and $40 for Saturday or Sunday.

The demonstrations and displays run from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday.

Parking is by donation in the large lot off Luxton Road (at the end of Marwood Road) and is being handled by the Lighthouse Christian Academy as a fundraiser to help offset grad costs.

West pointed out that the fairgrounds are walking distance from a number of homes in the area, so itB次元官网网址檚 a perfect reason to get the family out for a stroll.

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katie@goldstreamgazette.com



Katherine Engqvist

About the Author: Katherine Engqvist

I took on the role of Bureau Chief when we created the Greater Victoria editorial hub in 2018.
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