The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society has announced the schedule for the 158th Drayton Fair, including some format changes.
On Aug. 8 at 6:30pm local tractor and truck pulls get under way. The evening ends with the first “King of the Pull” competition, with points accumulated at several Wellington County fairs.
The OTTPA Tractor and Truck pull has been moved to the Saturday of the fair, Aug. 9, at 6pm. Modified farm tractors are first to pull and the program ends with super modified 4×4 pickup trucks and tractors.
Brand new to the fair on Aug. 10 from 11am to 12pm, are “The Excavator Games.”
Fair board member Arlie Zantinge said, “Forty people are welcome to come and test their agility skills. Entry fee is $20 per person. Each competitor receives a prize.”
Also new to the fair, running all day on Saturday and Sunday, is an antique tractor display. Tractors big and small have been donated by local tractor collectors.
At this year’s fair a family of four can buy a pass for $25.
On Saturday from 7:30am to 3pm the special adult admission price is $5.
One fair book correction noted by Zantinge is, “The Demolition Derby is $25 entry fee and $10 admission. Volunteers are always needed.”
For more information visit www.draytonfair.com or call Arlie Zantinge at 519-638-3323 or Natalie Green at 519-638-5093.
