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Annual Widecombe Fair attracts thousands of visitors

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The event is run by volunteers and held on the second Tuesday in September every year

The annual Widecombe Fair has seen thousands of visitors descend on Dartmoor.

The event takes place on the second Tuesday in September at Widecombe-in-the-Moor.

Run entirely by volunteers, the day-long fair showcases local farmers and agriculture in the region, as well as the famous Tom Cobley downhill race.

This year it is supporting local charity Widecombe Community Hall CIO.

Crowds of people at Widecombe Fair
This year the fair is supporting local charity Widecombe Community Hall CIO
Several trucks lined up
There was a truck-load going on in the Dartmoor village
Two men handling straw at the Widecombe Fair
Traditional trades, food, and live music were a few of the things on display
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