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Mark Hall was like every other graduating student when he attended the Hill Valley Fair – a young man, just graduating and totally unsure of what he would do for the rest of his life. Yet, the Hill Valley Fair changed all that. Mr. Hall was spotted aiding traffic and keeping pedestrians safe whilst at the fair and luckily for him the local crossing guard noted his good work and knew of a vacancy.

A few minutes later, Mark Hall was offered the job as a crossing guard, which he quickly accepted. Now Mark Hall can be seen stopping traffic to help students cross the roads, by Hill Valley High School.

Did you get offered a job at the Hill Valley Fair? Write in and tell us about it.

We can’t believe it is over so soon but Hill Valley breathed a sigh of sadness today as the town returned to its usual self. The Fair has been and gone, as have the thousands of visitors who arrived from across the state but wow, what a marvelLous Fair it was.

It is difficult to pinpoint what made this year’s Fair the greatest that has ever been. Perhaps it was the parade, hundreds of Hill Valley students and professionals marched proudly through the town. Or maybe it was the incredible animal stock displayed by Peabody farm, those sheep and chickens really did make the kids hoot with laughter. The rides were certainly popular, as those whose legs were tired could take to the sky on the ferris wheel or flying chairs. Or perhaps the contagious spirit of all the shop keepers as they showed off their wares and produce. The dancing was certainly a hit, as those who went for a drink soon found themselves jiving away to the newest tunes but what really made the Fair? We decided to ask the Mayor.

In an interview with the Hill Valley Telegraph, our Mayor disclosed what he believed was the Fair’s highlights. “There is no doubt about it, this year’s Hill Valley Fair was the greatest ever. The Hill Valley Fair has always been a spectacular event but what really made it special this year was that everyone was involved. Whether you were a local or from a completely different place, you embraced Hill Valley, everyone was part of our special town. I also thought the food was particularly good this year, Lou’s Café improves with every bite I take.”

We at the HVT are looking forward to the Hill Valley Fair 1956, only a year to wait!

What made your Fair special? Write in and tell us about your experiences.

In recent days preparations have begun to transform our sleepy farming town, Hill Valley, into a setting capable of welcoming 20,000 visitors.  In a previously unprecedented turn of events our town’s annual fair appears to have taken on a life of it’s own, visitors from far and wide are planning on attending and Mayor Thomas wants to make sure we are all prepared.

“Hill Valley’s Fair has been notorious amongst residents for decades but never before has it received such hype from the rest of the state,” Mayor Red Thomas told a Hill Valley Telegraph reporter.

The massive crowd will be in part due to the Town Squares iconic Clock Tower’s 70th anniversary.  “The Clock Tower is part of our history, it’s part of who we are as Hill Valley locals.  Of course people want to celebrate,” Mary Thompson a resident of the town told the Hill Valley Telegraph.

The upcoming elections mean that mayoral candidates have a chance to demonstrate their plans to get our little town on the map. Current Mayor Red Thomas has declared his intention to make this the “biggest fair Hill Valley has ever seen”, setting up the town’s first ever tourism program and working with the local community on a number of in-store events.

Throughout the day shops and residents from across town will be throwing open their doors to visitors. Curious Californians from all over the state are expected to attend the celebrations, which will culminate in an “Enchantment-Under-the-Sea” themed parade. Activities are expected to start mid-afternoon, with Otis Peabody, the area’s most prominent landowner (and keen pine farmer) announcing plans to open the Twin Pines ranch to all guests of the fair. The Peabody family is known for their rare and much-anticipated parties that usually revolve around tractor demonstrations, livestock beauty awards, and live music. The main draw of the fair however, will certainly be the parade, which will march through town towards Courthouse Square and the beloved clock tower.

The Square’s shops will be opening their shutters to thousands of customers, which should soon become a regular occurrence due to the large number of new developments planned for the area. Still, while Hill Valley welcomes new infrastructure on a massive scale, locals are also helping to support long-standing shops. The grand re-opening of old favorite the Hill Valley Stores from July 11th, which includes outlets of Ruth’s Frock Shop and Roys Records, is a good omen for the town’s close-knit community. The store will be open to shoppers Thursday through Sunday. For more information on the store’s opening hours, the fair and parade or Hill Valley in general, visitors are advised to check ‘The Department of Social Services noticeboard’.