Fun at the 166th Arthur Fall Fair

The 166th Arthur Fall Fair ran on the grounds of the Arthur and Area Community Centre from Sept. 8 to 11, inviting residents to celebrate community and agriculture. A beef barbecue kicked off the four-day festival, packed with a lengthy schedule of activities for the entire family. Children found out how far they could pedal a pint-sized tractor at the “kids pedal tractor pull” event on Sept. 11.

A cow on display during a 4-H show.

4-H competitions are an important part of the fair tradition.

4-H competitions are an important part of the fair tradition.

Show dogs from Diamonds in the Ruff entertained onlookers seated on bleachers as handlers ran the canines through circuit races and performed dances to music in the “B” diamond on Sept. 10.

Show dogs from Diamonds in the Ruff entertained onlookers seated on bleachers as handlers ran the canines through circuit races and performed dances to music in the “B” diamond on Sept. 10.

Show dogs from Diamonds in the Ruff entertained onlookers seated on bleachers as handlers ran the canines through circuit races and performed dances to music in the “B” diamond on Sept. 10.

An aerial photo taken from a Wellington North Power boom truck shows a circuit for show dogs from Diamonds in the Ruff.

Wood artist Kane Sibley demonstrates his skills.

Children jump from a bouncy castle.

James Croker of Mount Forest gives a sheep sheering demonstration.

Fair fun – The 166th Arthur Fall Fair ran on the grounds of the Arthur and Area Community Centre from Sept. 8 to 11, inviting residents to celebrate community and agriculture. Riders compete against the clock in barrel races on Sept. 11.

Fair fun – The 166th Arthur Fall Fair ran on the grounds of the Arthur and Area Community Centre from Sept. 8 to 11, inviting residents to celebrate community and agriculture. Riders compete against the clock in barrel races on Sept. 11.

Fair fun – The 166th Arthur Fall Fair ran on the grounds of the Arthur and Area Community Centre from Sept. 8 to 11, inviting residents to celebrate community and agriculture. Riders compete against the clock in barrel races on Sept. 11.

Fair fun – The 166th Arthur Fall Fair ran on the grounds of the Arthur and Area Community Centre from Sept. 8 to 11, inviting residents to celebrate community and agriculture. Riders compete against the clock in barrel races on Sept. 11.

A woman hangs on tight as she rides a horse during a Western Riding horse show.