Edmonds City Fair in Burnaby attracts thousands despite rain

 

 
 
 
 
The rain was off and on during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
 

The rain was off and on during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.

Photograph by: Larry Wright , BURNABY NOW

Thousands of people turned out despite the rain sprinkles on Sunday at the Edmonds City Fair.

The event, which ran for five hours and closed down Edmonds Street between Canada Way and Kingsway, featured a talent show, classic car show, petting zoo and amusement rides and activities for the kids.

"A good time was had by all," said Coun. Paul McDonell, one of the organizers of the event. "It sprinkled rain a little, but for the most part, the weather was pretty good and pretty comfortable."

The local band Rainshadow also provided interactive entertainment, as they had youngsters play air guitar with them.

McDonell said that while the numbers for car show participants was slightly down from last year, the Edmonds City Fair did feature more static displays, including non-profit booths where organizations provided useful information to attendees.

No party is complete without a barbecue and with Save-On-Foods providing the hamburgers and hot dogs, people were well-fed at the fair.

Organizers are hosting their wrap-up meeting Wednesday to see what ways they can improve the event in 2013.

"We're always looking to do better things at this event," said McDonell.

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The rain was off and on during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
 

The rain was off and on during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.

Photograph by: Larry Wright , BURNABY NOW

 
The rain was off and on during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
Local businesses celebrated during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair but they may have been missing "a" little something.
Little two-year-old Abigayle Peters with grandpa Ray Melnyk got to meet Tony the Tiger during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
Little two-year-old Abigayle Peters with grandpa Ray Melnyk got to meet Tony the Tiger during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
Rob Sayer, with his 1977 Trans Am, has owned it for 20 years and showed it off during the classic car show at Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
Rob Sayer, with his 1977 Trans Am, has owned it for 20 years and showed it off during the classic car show at Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
This uniquely decorated car was one of the big draws during the classic car show at Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
This uniquely decorated car was one of the big draws during the classic car show at Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
Music was definitely part of the festivities during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
Politicians Peter Julian, left, and Raj Chouhan, right, were out with the people of Vietnam during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
Politicians Peter Julian, left, and Raj Chouhan, right, were out with the people of Vietnam during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
Politicians Peter Julian, left, and Raj Chouhan, right, were out with the people of China during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
A baby donkey from Aldor Acares was on display at the petting zoo during Sunday's Edmonds City Fair.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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