Fair

Fairs showcase a wide range of goods, products, and services, and often include competitions, exhibitions, and educational activities.

The most famous were the Champagne fairs in northern France, which were spread over six towns for a total period of about six weeks, drawing goods and customers from much of Europe.

Stagshaw in England, is documented to have held annual fairs as early as 1293 consisting of the sales of animals.

Amusements for children, circuses, variety of shops, dramas and plays and many such things are set up for the people.

Fairs attracted great numbers of people and they often resulted in public order issues and sometimes riots.

Initially they were only allowed in towns and places where order could be maintained due to the presence of a bishop, sheriff or governor.