Introduction: The fain means to meet together. A fair is a great attraction for the villagers. It creates the chance o meeting for the village people. A village fair is a tradition of the village.

What is a village fair?: A village fair is a fair which is held in an open place either on the bank of river or in the yard of a temple. It is held annually in a village. It is a large gathering,. In keeping with the tradition, a village fair is arranged.

Occasion and duration of the fair: The village fair is held on the occasion of some religious festivals or Pahela Baishakh. It is also held on the death anniversary o any saint or to celebrate any age old day of historic importance etc. generally a village fair lasts for a day or two. Sometime it may last for seven or eight days together.

Gathering of the villagers: In a village fair, a lot o people gather together. The rich and the poor, high or low, saints and sadhus, young and old, children and women assemble here. It becomes a meeting place. People forget their differences and enjoy much in a fair.

Things bought and sold: A village fair is a sort of mini exhibition. A lot of things are exhibited here. Fancy goods, sweet-meats, toys and wooden things are mostly sold. In a village fair different types of tasty things satisfy our appetite. Fruits of different species are sold here. Children gather in the toy-shops. The ladies gather in shops of cosmetic and hand made things. Small traders from far and near come to sell their products. Thus a village fair becomes the show of multifarious things.

Attractions: A village fair has a lot of attractions, Many forms of amusements are available here. Travelling, magic parties, jatra parties circus parties, doll-dance, merrey-go-rounds etc. are the main forms of attractions. The people amuse themselves enjoying these parties.

Importance: A village fair has immense importance. The village people can amuse and refresh themselves. They get their necessary things. The village fair is a source of economy for the villagers. They sell their products and can earn money. A village fair encourages the small cottage industries. The people are motivated to improve their products. Again the fair has social value. It shows the sincerity and simple-minded relation of the villagers.

Defects: A village fair is not free from draw-backs. Sometimes it becomes the center of jugglers. They exploit the innocent people. A fair becomes dirty. Pick-pockets are found. Sometimes the customers are deceived by the sellers.

Conclusion: A village fair is a source of great refreshment for the villagers. It is a meeting place. The people wait for its arrival. They take a fair to their heart.