Rising operational costs are forcing historic summer fairs across Eastern Ontario to hike their admission prices, creating a budget crunch for local families. CTV's Kimberley Johnson profiles the Vankleek Hill Fair, where president Amanda Cowan says organizers had to raise tickets by five dollars to cover increased gas and midway expenses. Mother Rebecca Cairns says her family of four can no longer afford a full weekend pass, which would have cost 260 dollars. Attendees like Pierre Martin are finding ways to adapt to the inflation by bringing their own food and beverages to the fairgrounds.
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