“Friends on the Farm” is the theme of the 2012 Aberfoyle Fall Fair which runs Sept. 7 and 8, and organizers have packed a wide range of activities into the two-day event.
The action begins Sept. 7 at 7pm with a local and area antique tractor pull. Weigh-in time for participants is 5pm.
Entertainer Joseph Peplinski, a.k.a. JP Magic will also perform at the fair on Friday night.
Friday night admission is $5 for adults, $1 for ages 6-12 and free for fairgoers five and under.
Things really get busy on Sept. 8, with the gates opening at 9am. Admission on Saturday is $8 and $2 for ages 6-12. Five-and-under fairgoers are again free.
One of the main events on Saturday will be the antique tractor display. Also starting early is the hunter/jumper show, with seven divisions competing in two rings.
Races and games on the ball diamond, are part of the fun Saturday, including a family relay race, bale throwing, log sawing, nail hammering and children’s “loonie in the straw” game.
At 2pm in the parking lot, youngsters can test their mettle at the pedal tractor pull.
The heavy horse show, an annual highlight at the fair, will begin at 1pm, followed by the pleasure driving all breed competition 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, and more.
The Junior Garden Club competition this year will feature a special scarecrow contest, with all entries receiving a $5 prize.
As always, the exhibit hall will be filled with fine examples of local artwork, craftsmanship, horticulture and more.
A pet show will be held at noon on the ball diamond and there will also be a midway operating both Friday night and Saturday.
Special shows on Saturday include a Birds of Prey Flight Show by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, and live entertainment on the patio.
From 8pm to midnight on Saturday there is a dance at the hall, featuring the Country Squires. Admission to the dance is $10.
For more information contact Audrey Allison 519-837-9288.
