Artwork focusing on town’s fair on show at new exhibition at town hall
AN exhibition showcasing original artwork and sketches by fairground artists has opened at the town hall to mark Loughborough Fair’s 800th anniversary year.
The historic fair, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, is celebrating 800 years since it was first granted a Royal Charter, along with Loughborough Markets.
The Fair 800 exhibition opened at the Sock Gallery on last week and will be on until Thursday November 18.
The Sock Gallery has worked closely with members of the Showman’s Guild of Great Britain and The Fairground Association of Great Britain to create the exhibition which contains Showman’s histories, original artwork and sketches by renowned fairground artists and miniature fair rides.
Cllr Jenny Bokor, the council’s lead member for Loughborough said: “We are immensely proud of Loughborough Fair and to think it has been part of the town’s history for eight centuries is incredible.
“This exhibition showcases a range of original fairground artworks and explores the history of the fair showmen.
“I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in putting together the exhibition.
“Fair 800 offers lots for people to see and I would encourage people to drop-in and have a look at the spectacular artwork.”
Children will also be able to take part in a colouring competition when visiting the exhibition.
Colouring sheets will be available in the gallery and entrants will have a chance to win a family ticket to this year’s panto at Loughborough Town Hall.
For more information about the Fair 800 exhibition, please visit the Loughborough Town Hall website.