In towns, a fair has not much attractions. But a fair has much importance for villagers. It is full of fun and joy. A fair is a gathering of different types of people at a place to buy and sell goods. Fairs are common in villages. They are held on the occasion of festivals. The villagers are generally curious to visit a village fair.
A village fair is held at the time of some religious festivals. It is held in an open field. People from the neighbouring villages gather in the fair. There are stalls of bangle-sellers, cloth-merchants, sweet-sellers, utensils-sellers, etc. Toys, wooden goods, books, blankets are also sold here. There are circus shows, dramas, swings and other means of enjoyment in the fair.There are hawkers who move up and down in the fair with their things. Magicians and Astrologers add to the joy of the fair. The jugglers, snakecharmers, flower-sellers and the cattle market increase the liveliness of the fair. There is a great activity here.
A village fair is a meeting place. People meet their friends and relations in the fair. It is very useful for the villagers. They buy different articles in the fair. The traders earn a lot by selling their articles. A village fair teaches people to live together. It brings joy and happiness in the hard Village Life.
A village fair has some evils too. Many pick pockets and cheats are often found in a village fair. Anti social elements create trouble in the fair. They disturb the liveliness and colourfulness of the fair.
Inspite of evils, a village fair is very popular in villagers. It is very charming.
