IT is often said that traditions define the character of a place - and never truer was that phrase then the latest edition in the storied history of Holsworthy’s St Peter’s Fair week.

The town came out in force to enjoy the entertainment and spectacles on offer, with the Pretty Maid unveiling the centrepiece of a week that had something for almost everyone.

Eliza Jeffery was announced as the latest resident to be bestowed the honour of being the Pretty Maid, with the youngster’s unveiling being greeted by a warm reception from residents, dignitaries and mayors.

The absence of the funfair owing to the failure of the proposed operator to submit the necessary paperwork may have proved a disappointment but for the rest of the schedule, it delivered in an abundance.

A packed crowd greeted the return of the market while primary school children entertained on stage (Picture: White Ladder Creative)Invited guests and dignitaries being treated to a welcome reception at the White Hart (Picture: Aaron Greenaway)Cllr Helen Parker and Cllr Debbie De Ste Croix showing guests around the stunning Badock Gardens (Picture: Aaron Greenaway)The Portreeve and town crier having fun at the Furry Dance (Picture: Rodney Parrish)Eliza Jeffery receiving the Pretty Maid Cup from Rev Alison Hardy (Picture: Rodney Parrish)Invited dignitaries were given a tour of Holsworthy's remarkable museum, with one of its dedicated volunteers parting her extensive knowledge of the exhibits (Picture: Aaron Greenaway)The opening of the fair at 8am on the site of the Old Great Tree in Holsworthy (Picture: Rodney Parrish)Eliza Jeffery, the new Pretty Maid being accompanied by the Portreeve shortly after her unveiling (Picture: Rodney Parrish)Proud parents Donna and Grant Jeffery with Holsworthy's newest Pretty Maid, Eliza. (Picture: Rodney Parrish)From left to right: Andrew Bayley, Adam Chidley and Annette Dennis during the bread weighing ceremony in Holsworthy (Picture: Rodney Parrish)Richard Brown, the Portreeve awarding the fair ivy to Spencer Lee of the Crown and Spectre (Picture: Rodney Parrish)

A packed crowd greeted the return of the market while primary school children entertained on stage (Picture: White Ladder Creative)

Invited guests and dignitaries being treated to a welcome reception at the White Hart (Picture: Aaron Greenaway)

Cllr Helen Parker and Cllr Debbie De Ste Croix showing guests around the stunning Badock Gardens (Picture: Aaron Greenaway)

The Portreeve and town crier having fun at the Furry Dance (Picture: Rodney Parrish)

Eliza Jeffery receiving the Pretty Maid Cup from Rev Alison Hardy (Picture: Rodney Parrish)

Invited dignitaries were given a tour of Holsworthy's remarkable museum, with one of its dedicated volunteers parting her extensive knowledge of the exhibits (Picture: Aaron Greenaway)

The opening of the fair at 8am on the site of the Old Great Tree in Holsworthy (Picture: Rodney Parrish)

Eliza Jeffery, the new Pretty Maid being accompanied by the Portreeve shortly after her unveiling (Picture: Rodney Parrish)

Proud parents Donna and Grant Jeffery with Holsworthy's newest Pretty Maid, Eliza. (Picture: Rodney Parrish)

From left to right: Andrew Bayley, Adam Chidley and Annette Dennis during the bread weighing ceremony in Holsworthy (Picture: Rodney Parrish)

Richard Brown, the Portreeve awarding the fair ivy to Spencer Lee of the Crown and Spectre (Picture: Rodney Parrish)