Rumors circulating regarding the cancellation of the Birmingham fair have Seaholm students worried. One of the town’s largest annual events was put in jeopardy when Shain Park, the fair’s location, was rebuilt.
“I heard that the fair was cancelled because the park is still under construction,” said senior Allison Mullen.
Preserving the new park took priority over the fair, but the problem was solved by moving the event to a new location on Old Woodward.
“[The fair] has temporarily been moved due to the construction of Shain Park,” said Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber (BBC) Marketing and Events Manager Andrea Foglietta.
The fair will remain generally the same as last year, but a few small changes may occur.
“It has been scaled down a bit due to space restrictions,” Foglietta said.
The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber will be selling vouchers for unlimited rides for 15 dollars prior to June 2 at 5:00 PM. These reduced price vouchers can be purchased prior to June 2 at 5:00 PM at 725 S. Adams, Suite 130 in Birmingham. They can also be obtained the day of the fair for 20 dollars.
“I thought the fair was cancelled,” senior Stephanie Curcuru said, “but now I’m so excited!”
