There will be plenty of “Fur and Feather Fun” at the 153rd annual Harriston-Minto Fall Fair.
From Sept. 14 to 16, the fair will feature a wide range of events designed to appeal to fairgoers of all ages and interests.
“We have a great line up of events planned for everyone to enjoy, including a great horse show on Saturday and a great band on Saturday night, demo-derby and Birds of Prey show on Sunday and the same midway returning for the weekend,” said Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society President Laverne Stinson.
“Come to the fair, rain or shine, you are always guaranteed to have a good time.”
The fair gets underway Friday night, opening to the public at 6pm with exhibits on display at the Harriston-Minto Community Centre and curling arena. The midway will be running with the popular Friday night special pricing in effect.
The official fair opening takes place at 8pm in the auditorium, which will be followed by a talent show.
Also on the agenda for Friday night is a disc dog demo by R&R Pet Paradise at 7pm and the junior calf show at 8pm.
Saturday’s schedule begins at 9am with the light horse show. The Hoofbeat Outriders Drill team will hit the field at 11am, just as the midway is opening for the day.
Things really get rolling with the fair parade through Harriston at noon. After the parade, it’s show time, with a “mutt show,” 4-H dairy show and baby show.
Other Saturday activities include a horse pull, Junior Farmer Olympics and an auction of prize-winning pork. Zumba and bread-making demonstrations will be held in the curling club area Saturday afternoon.
Saturdays’ fun winds up with the Big Wheels dance and wing night, beginning at 8pm.
Fairgoers can fill up with a breakfast on Sunday morning, beginning at 8am, to be ready for another busy day of activities.
An antique vehicles show, all-breed beef show and 4-H inter-club beef show are all happening Sunday. Other Sunday events include the “big bale rollout,” birds of prey shows and the always popular demolition derby.
A pork and beef barbecue, beginning at 4:30pm, wraps up the fair for another year.
A weekend pass to the fair is $12 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Adult daily admission prices are $5 Friday night and Saturday and $10 on Sunday. Children under 12 pay just $1 for each day.
“I would like to offer sincere congratulations and appreciation to the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society for organizing this event for our community, with a special thanks to all the volunteers who work many hours throughout the year to make this fair a success Let the Fur and Feather Fun begin,” said Minto Mayor George Bridge.
