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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
Sydney Ciardi

Sydney Ciardi, Photo Staff

Sydney Ciardi is a graduate certificate student and a member of The News’ photo staff. She has photographed athletics and events in and around Boston. You can follow her on Instagram at @sydneykcphotos.

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Oscar is presented during the show. Oscar was born in Puerto Rico and now lives in Brighton.

Oscar is presented during the show. Oscar was born in Puerto Rico and now lives in Brighton.

A cat owner answers questions about their Sphynx. Children were eager to learn about the cats at the event and have the chance to meet them.

A cat owner answers questions about their Sphynx. Children were eager to learn about the cats at the event and have the chance to meet them.

The Roxbury shop Rye & Co. offers pet portraits for customers. Many people purchased drawings of their cats throughout the day.

The Roxbury shop Rye & Co. offers pet portraits for customers. Many people purchased drawings of their cats throughout the day.

Vendors sell a variety of cat-related items at booths surrounding the stages. Some vendors traveled from across the states while others were Boston-based.

Vendors sell a variety of cat-related items at booths surrounding the stages. Some vendors traveled from across the states while others were Boston-based.

Daiquiri enjoys a treat between shows. The tortoiseshell cat won Best All Breed among three of the five judges.

Daiquiri enjoys a treat between shows. The tortoiseshell cat won Best All Breed among three of the five judges.

Chester, an Abyssinian cat, captures the attention of show attendees. Chester was one of three Abyssinian breeders entered into the competition.

Chester, an Abyssinian cat, captures the attention of show attendees. Chester was one of three Abyssinian breeders entered into the competition.

A child poses with a Scottish fold kitten. Many people took pictures with the cats.

A child poses with a Scottish fold kitten. Many people took pictures with the cats.

An attendee holds a Scottish fold cat. While many cats were entered in the competition, attendees were able to bring their own cats as well.

An attendee holds a Scottish fold cat. While many cats were entered in the competition, attendees were able to bring their own cats as well.

Scottish fold kittens play with a feather while awaiting judging. The kittens were 3 months old.

Scottish fold kittens play with a feather while awaiting judging. The kittens were 3 months old.

Shelley Elliot-Jenkins judges Trinity in her judging circle. Trinity was named Best Household Cat.

Shelley Elliot-Jenkins judges Trinity in her judging circle. Trinity was named Best Household Cat.

Steven Meserve, founder of Loving Cats Worldwide, judges a cat before an audience. Cats were assessed based on features such as temperament and physical appearance.

Steven Meserve, founder of Loving Cats Worldwide, judges a cat before an audience. Cats were assessed based on features such as temperament and physical appearance.

An artisan demonstrates fabric spinning. Many of the items sold at the fair were handmade.

An artisan demonstrates fabric spinning. Many of the items sold at the fair were handmade.

An aerialist performs on the Dance Stage. Each show repeated every few hours to give guests many opportunities to attend multiple acts of their choice during their visit.

An aerialist performs on the Dance Stage. Each show repeated every few hours to give guests many opportunities to attend multiple acts of their choice during their visit.

Actors playing King Richard and Queen Anne perform “Wedding Bell Blues.” The comedy musical contained two acts with a two-hour break for audience members to explore the fair.

Actors playing King Richard and Queen Anne perform “Wedding Bell Blues.” The comedy musical contained two acts with a two-hour break for audience members to explore the fair.

A vendor displays necklaces at their booth. Jewelry, Celtic clothing and pottery were just some items that could be purchased at the fair.

A vendor displays necklaces at their booth. Jewelry, Celtic clothing and pottery were just some items that could be purchased at the fair.

Performers manually operate a ride. The flying carousel was just one of many rides at the fair and was open to both children and adults.

Performers manually operate a ride. The flying carousel was just one of many rides at the fair and was open to both children and adults.

A skilled leather crafter demonstrates the process of making a bag. Vendors showcased their skills inside their shops and booths.

A skilled leather crafter demonstrates the process of making a bag. Vendors showcased their skills inside their shops and booths.

Fair workers make and sell “Kettle Korn.” Other snacks included fried dough, cotton candy and more.

Fair workers make and sell “Kettle Korn.” Other snacks included fried dough, cotton candy and more.

A mother and daughter participate in knife throwing. Interactive activities included crossbow shooting, axe throwing, darts and archery, which were spread across 80 acres of fairground.

A mother and daughter participate in knife throwing. Interactive activities included crossbow shooting, axe throwing, darts and archery, which were spread across 80 acres of fairground.

A performer demonstrates his skill by juggling three flaming torches. The “Wonder Show” was an act of psychic comedy and magic.

A performer demonstrates his skill by juggling three flaming torches. The “Wonder Show” was an act of psychic comedy and magic.

A child tries their hand at jousting at the “Dragon Joust.” To win, participants had to ride a biplane while removing a ring from the dragon with a wooden sword.

A child tries their hand at jousting at the “Dragon Joust.” To win, participants had to ride a biplane while removing a ring from the dragon with a wooden sword.

Onlookers watch as actors perform the sport of jousting, popularized in the first half of the 13th century The goal of the sport was to unhorse the opponent by hitting the other’s shield with their lance.

Onlookers watch as actors perform the sport of jousting, popularized in the first half of the 13th century The goal of the sport was to unhorse the opponent by hitting the other’s shield with their...

A family takes pictures in the stocks outside the “Dragonwick Dungeon” show. The exhibit showcased a variety of medieval torture devices.

A family takes pictures in the stocks outside the “Dragonwick Dungeon” show. The exhibit showcased a variety of medieval torture devices.