WRIC reports that Fair Nation [1] is looking at the North Boulevard location for The Richmond Fair July 17-26.
Officials with the Richmond Metropolitan Authority confirmed Wednesday the group is in talks to bring a independent fair to The Diamond this summer.
According to RMA officials, talks are ongoing with Fair Nation, a Tennessee-based group that originally aimed to bring the "Richmond Fair" to the old State Fairgrounds at the Richmond Raceway Complex in Henrico County.
At RichmondFair.com [2] the event is said to feature:
- Twisted Metal - crashing cars, Demolition Derby.... Wham!
- Petting Zoo - Over 100 Animals
- Circus - Stunt and Thrill Show, Circus, Aerial Acts
- Banana Derby - Monkeys Riding Dogs