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BlackburnNews.com file photo.

Kinsmen Fair returning to Memorial Arena

By Ede Brecevic

April 26, 2026 - 10:00am

The Chatham Kinsmen Festival will make its return to Chatham Memorial Arena from May 28-31.

The 21st installment of the fair will include rides, food, and vendors for all ages.

Some of the notable attractions this year include jugglers performing over the weekend, a kids bike raffle, and a petting zoo provided by TJ Stables on the last day of the fair.

Anybody who is interested in having a booth at the event needs to fill out a form on www.chathamkinsmen.ca to be considered.

Those who buy advance tickets can save $5 on all-day rides by purchasing before May 27. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.worldsfinestshows.com

***This story was written by Ede Brecevic. Ede is a student in the Fanshawe College journalism program, and is currently doing an internship with CKNewsToday.ca

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