Do you remember the Co-op Fete? It was a hugely popular event which brought out the crowds in Ipswich every summer.

Ipswich Star: The dog show from 1978. Picture: PAUL NIXON / ARCHANTThe dog show from 1978. Picture: PAUL NIXON / ARCHANT

The fete was an annual fixture in the town for many years. It was originally held in Chantry Park from 1934, replacing a similar event held in Alexandra Park from the 1920s. Then it made another move to Christchurch Park, where it was staged every year until 1980.

Ipswich Star: Fairground rides were just one of the attractions at the Co-op FeteFairground rides were just one of the attractions at the Co-op Fete (Image: Archant)

Attractions ranged from floral displays and model aircraft to a dog show, plus exciting funfair rides. There were also a wide range of performers to watch, including bands, singers and morris dancers.

Ipswich Star: Did you regularly attend the Co-op fete? This photo is from 1975.Did you regularly attend the Co-op fete? This photo is from 1975. (Image: Archant)

In the evening, there was a firework display to send everyone home happy.

Ipswich Star: Watching some of the performances on the stage in 1975Watching some of the performances on the stage in 1975 (Image: Archant)

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Ipswich Star: Some of the rides on offer at the Ipswich Co-op fete at Christchurch Park, 1978. Picture: PAUL NIXON / ARCHANTSome of the rides on offer at the Ipswich Co-op fete at Christchurch Park, 1978. Picture: PAUL NIXON / ARCHANT (Image: PAUL NIXON / ARCHANT)

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Ipswich Star: The Co-op Fete funfair in July 1966. Picture: DAVID KINDRED/ARCHANTThe Co-op Fete funfair in July 1966. Picture: DAVID KINDRED/ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: People at the Co-op Fete in 1979 stood by an amazing cactus stand Picture: IVAN SMITHPeople at the Co-op Fete in 1979 stood by an amazing cactus stand Picture: IVAN SMITH (Image: Ivan Smith)