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Event PreviewsYou are in: Nottingham > Entertainment > Event Previews > Goose Fair 2007  Goose Fair 2007The smell of candy floss and hot dogs will soon be wafting from the Forest Recreation Ground again as the 713th Goose Fair hits town.
How the fair got its name...An old story said the name Goose Fair came about after an angler caught a pike in the River Trent. "Perched high in the air a wild goose aspied the fish, secured it and carried it off with rod, line and angler attached." After the goose dropped the angler, uninjured, in the Market Place, the old story goes that a holiday and the Fair was set up to celebrate. Nottingham's Goose Fair returns to the city in October. Half a million visitors are expected to enjoy the fair, now in its 713th year! Goose Fair is one of Europe's largest travelling fairs, with more than 500 rides, games and exhibitions to thrill and amuse you.  Rollercoaster at Goose Fair It's an ideal day trip for families, visitors and coach groups - and admission is free! Opening timesThe fair is on from Wednesday 3 October to Saturday 6 October 2007.
More infoClick on the link below to find out more about Goose Fair... history, facts, 360-images, photo galleries, meet the guy who runs the boxing booth and the bloke who makes the cocks on sticks... and much more. last updated: 04/10/07 You are in: Nottingham > Entertainment > Event Previews > Goose Fair 2007 Venue websites
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