Dates back to 12th century
The annual Goose Fair is underway in Tavistock.
It dates back to the early 12th century and takes place on the second Wednesday of October, each year and provided the opportunity for business and animal trading, and was a social event for wives and daughters.
The name Goose Fair is thought to have came about as armers brought their geese ready for fattening for Christmas.
The only other Goose Fair in Nottingham has a similar connection.
Traders come from not just all over Devon but the entire country too, to sell their goods and provide entertainment. Stalls and side shows are set up in the centre of the town as well.
Around 20,000 people are expected to attend the event this Wednesday, and schools around the area usualy shut for the Goose Fair too.
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