Old Home Week off to a great start, organizer says

Despite some hiccups with the weather anddisputes over parking, one organizersaidOld Home Week is moving along just fine.

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The annual fair has entertainedIslanders since 1888. The2017 lineup features everything from Bob the Builder to livestock shows to magic, harness racing, ridesand games. The highly-anticipated Gold Cup Parade will highlightthe fair on Friday, though many events continue through Saturday.

Old Home Week managerSandra Hodder-Acorn dropped by CBC'sCompassto talk about how the fair is going so far.

"Things are going well, we've had some very good weather we've had a little bit of rain but we've worked with [it] we've been getting great crowds. People are enjoying themselves so that makes it all worth it."

'Expect everything'

When asked what people can expect from Old Home Week, Hodder-Acorn said events run a wide gamut.

"They can expect everything. We have everything from horses and cattle shows, lots of children's entertainment on stage all day, harness racing we have it all."

They'll even have the Teenage MutantNinjaTurtles, Paw Patrol and Bob the Builder, she added, the latter of which will be signing autographs and having a meet-and-greet for children.

Making memories

One of Hodder-Acorn's favourite parts of Old Home Week, she said, is the agricultural component and teaching people about their homegrown food on P.E.I.

"Its very important to teach people where their food comes from and very important to know what happens on a family farm," she said.

Other than that, Acorn-Hodder said Old Home Week is about making memories with friends, family and neighbours.

"Come and make lots of family memories I have tons of memories as a child and with my own children, that's what it's all about."

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