Fair as a small holiday: where in the Minsk region will be held autumn agricultural fairs and what they will surprise

Dina Leshchenko, Deputy Head of the Main Department of Trade and Services of the Minsk Regional Executive Committee, told about the venues and timing of agricultural fairs in the Minsk region, BelTA reports.

Autumn fairs in Minsk region: when will start and how long will last

The season of autumn agricultural fairs in the Minsk region began on September 26 and will continue until November. If the weather permits, the fairs plan to work longer - it all depends on how much they are in demand among buyers.

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Where are the fairs held and which of them will be the largest

Fairs are organized in 22 districts of Minsk region, as well as in Zhodino. Most often, they are held at the usual market sites or in the city center - it is convenient to get there for both citizens and residents of villages.

In addition to the usual weekend fairs, major regional fairs will be held in the region. They will be held from 3 to 17 October at once in seven district centers: Borisov, Molodechno, Nesvizh, Vileika, Soligorsk, Zhodino and Slutsk. More participants are expected at these sites, which means that the choice of products will be wider.

What to buy most often and how the range has changed

Traditionally, the highest demand is for the “borsch set”: potatoes, beets, carrots and cabbage. According to the first fair days (September 26-27), potatoes became the leader of sales - more than 20 tons were sold. Beets, carrots, cabbages and onions sold about 4-5 tons of each species. Also, people actively take apples to make supplies for the winter.

Over the past five years, the range has significantly expanded. Now at the fairs you can find not only the usual vegetables, but also lingonberries, cranberries, mushrooms, flowers, seedlings of fruit trees and shrubs. Different types of cabbage are presented - including broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels. Organizers adapt to demand, so the range of products is constantly adjusted. Buyers trust fairs: here they sell the products themselves farmers and farmers who grew it.

Not just shopping: souvenirs, inventory and entertainment

The fairs also employ artisans - they offer handmade souvenirs. In addition, you can buy garden and agricultural equipment: such goods are useful for preparing the site for the winter.

For guests, cultural and entertainment events are arranged - so that the fair becomes not just a place for shopping, but a real small holiday.

Customer Assistance: Delivery and Volunteers

Those who find it difficult to carry shopping on their own, help with delivery. Information about this service is placed directly on fairgrounds - it is organized by district executive committees and the participants of fairs themselves.

BRSM volunteers also come to the rescue: they accompany the elderly and those who find it difficult to move, and help bring goods home.

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Photo: Belt archive