Stalls and attractions
The Vicar, Rev Terry Louden, opening the Country Fair, 2008
Crowds pouring in. Up to 6,000 people have attended East Meon's Country Fair, held on the first May Bank Holiday of the year.
Crowded bric a brac stall. On the left, Hazel Rendle, one of the village residents running the stall.
Local farmer Frank Moffatt carving the hog roast, which is provided by another farmer, Matt Atkinson.
Whiskey raffle, Joe Selby and Dominic Carney, 2007
Owl at Country Fair 2011
Michael Mates at Spinning Jenny, with Betty Bussell and Philippa Tyrwhitt Drake (2005 election)
Shearing sheep, overseen by local farmer, the late Wilson Atkinson.
Alpacas from Chris Moor's farm.
Wally's Jazz_band
Wine tasting with Sophie and David Parkinson
Farmer's wife Jane Atkinson serving Hogroast.
Tea and cakes in the Village Hall. The moneys raised go towards the maintenance of the Hall.
Sheep shearing at one of the earliest Country Fairs.
Farrier shoeing a horse.
Morris dancers at an early Country Fair,
Susie Bremner and Kieth Kitcher at barbecue at an early Country Fair.
Hazel and Chris Pamplin at Spinning Jenny at Country Fair
There are voluntary stalls run on behalf of the Village Hall, and franchise stalls operated by agreement. Demonstrations of country skills bring home the central message of the Fairs.
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