The annual Fall Fair here runs Sept. 9 and 10, and the organizers pack a large number of activities and events into those two days.
The action begins Sept. 9 at 7pm with a local and area tractor pull (for stock antique tractors only) and a performance by JP Magic, the award-winning musician.
Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for kids.
Things really get busy on Sept. 10, with the gates opening at 9am. Admission on Saturday, which also includes access to the Aberfoyle Farmers Market, is $7 for adults and $2 for kids.
One of the main features on Sept. 10 will be the antique tractor display. Also starting early is the hunter/jumper show, with seven divisions.
Of note as well are the children’s races and games, featuring a family relay race, blindfolded bale rolling contest and “loonie in the straw” game.
At 2pm in the parking lot, kids can try their hand at the pedal tractor pull. Contests for adults include log sawing, bale throwing and nail hammering.
The heavy horse show, an annual highlight at the fair, will begin at 1pm, followed by the pleasure driving horse show at 2pm.
Various shows and competitions, including those run by the 4-H Club, will be ongoing throughout the day. Among those are: sheep, beef, fowl and rabbits, pets, grain, roots and hay, vegetables, pumpkins, baking, canning, horticulture and more.
The Junior Garden Club will have a display, and there will also be a market place tent and the return of Old MacDonald’s Farm.
Of course, it would not be a fall fair without the annual Fall Fair hall exhibits.
There will also be a midway to thrill the kids and those young at heart.
The pie eating contest is always a draw, as is the Celtic music and children’s entertainment. From 8pm to midnight there is a dance at the hall, featuring the Country Squires ($10).
For information call Audrey Allison at 519-837-9288.
