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Walsall Town Show - Coming Soon!

 

Dateline:  24 July 2009

 

Pat Collins Fun Fairs Limited are presenting a brand new event celebrating the 150th birthday of the legendary funfair mogul of the late 19th and early 20th century Pat Collins "The Bloxwich Showman".

 

The event - Walsall Town Show - is presented by Anthony Harris and family, and takes place in the Walsall Arboretum extension off Broadway North, Walsall, on Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August 2009.  Opening hours:  10am - 6pm.

 

Many attractions will be on display, including:

  • Monster trucks - including Grim Reaper and Big Pete
  • Stunt Motobike shows
  • Model shows
  • History shows
  • Traction engines
  • Funfair rides and attractions ( for all ages )
  • Punch and judy shows
  • Inflatables
  • Fairground organs
  • Seaside sand - world's largest mobile sand pit!
  • Donkeys
  • Express & Star stalls
  • Vintage lorry shows
  • Fire service displays
  • Smooth Radio road show

This event will support local charities including Hospice, Blind, Deaf organisations and there will be a civic opening by the Mayor of Walsall plus guests.

 

Entrance fees are as follows:

Adults £3

Children £2

 

Large free car park.  On site toilets.

 

 

 

WALSALL TOWN SHOW POSTER - click this link to DOWNLOAD.

 

If you would like any further information regarding this event please contact:

 

Landline : 01543 372820 or Mobile : 07775 816316

 

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