Wayne County Fair

NORTHVILLIANS,

This has truly been a summer with unprecedented happenings.  Let’s take a look back at memorable traditions of summers gone by. As we approached the end of the season, the entire community used to annually engage in and celebrate the opening of the Wayne County Fair at Northville Downs, which rivaled the State Fair in attendance and excitement.  The fair was quite an event with horse racing, carnival rides, animals, and pageantry.  Additionally, the NHS senior class would raise enough money selling baked goods to take their entire class to Washington DC for their senior trip via the train. They departed from the Northville station which was behind the Northville well across from the Stitching Post.  Just two examples of what has made Northville a wonderful place to live throughout our history.  

As summer days shorten, I encourage you all to engage and enjoy Northville, with its unique topography (Lakes/Hills/Rivers) and walk our social district area downtown. Take in the music on the weekends, stroll through the Mill Race Park and get a feel of times past.  Wander down Dunlap St. with all its Victorian homes on the National Registry. For all you newly-conditioned walkers, continue on to beautiful Cabbagetown, historic Bealtown and then Orchard Heights. There is a lot to see!

Continue to enjoy your summer in the Ville & stroll Ford Field, Mill Race Village & Downtown.

Keep that Northville Faith! Stay #NorthvilleStrong!

Brian Turnbull
Mayor – Northville
BTurnbull@ci.northville.mi.us / 248.505.6849

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