Fairs were located wherever they could attract passers by. This meant on well traveled roads and at towns. The best places were at bridges, where a number of roads would converge. Crossroads were good places. And roads going into major towns and cities were also good.
Fairs took place regularly, in the same place. They did not normally need to be advertised. The origins were just local markets, and these grew into fairs.
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The Fairs were a place where people could go to buy goods from all around the world. The fairs would bring people together and the social lives of people began to change as well. Cities became trading centers because of the fairs, and much wealth came about from different cities over the world.
Medieval markets were commonly known as "fairs" or "mercat" in Old English, "marché" in Old French, and "marknad" in Old Norse. These markets served as important economic and social hubs where goods were bought, sold, and traded. They often took place in town squares or near important landmarks, attracting merchants, craftsmen, and customers from far and wide.
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Over 200 medieval and Renaissance fairs are held every year, and includes the Alabama Renaissance Faire.
Rennaisance Fairs
Sadly no.... world fairs are not held any more =(
Job fairs are often held in City Halls. You should contact your local job center, who often arrange job fairs, to see when the next one is and where it will be held.
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There are county fairs held in Hawaii, which is in the Pacific. December 7 is Pearl Harbor Day, also in Hawaii. No events can be held in the middle of the ocean.
Demolition Derbies are usually held at country fairs of festivals.
Medieval traders often visited villages, as they had to pass through them in their travels. They were allowed to trade in the villages at any time, but they were especially attracted to the villages when fairs were going on, because the fairs also attracted other traders and people who would buy their goods.
Fairs took place regularly, in the same place. They did not normally need to be advertised. The origins were just local markets, and these grew into fairs.
The traditional state fairs were to showcase agricultural products which were ready for harvest in September in most northern states. In the South the State fairs can be held later.
There are Renaissance fairs held around the United States all year round. In California alone there is a Renaissance fair somewhere every month of the year.
Scholastic Book Fairs are held at schools, generally between April and June. To find a list of current book fairs contact Scholastic directly or through their website.