Fall is my favourite time of year. Chilly walks with the dogs while admiring the leaves, pumpkins and cornstalks decorating the front porch, warming up with a mug of tea or coffee, and of course, sweater weather. We’re not quite there yet, but it is fast approaching. How can you tell? WalMart is full of Back-To-School supplies, people are starting to talk about pumpkin spiced drinks and donuts at Tim Horton’s and the fall fairs are starting up! My family loves the tradition of a good fall fair, so you can bet we’ll be in attendance at at least one of these local fairs. Hope to see you there!
158th Annual Markdale Fall Fair
August 26th – 28th Markdale Arena / King Edward Park
Friday 26th
7-10pm 158th Fall Fair Opening and Ambassador Competition and Variety Show
Saturday 27th
7-11am Breakfast with the Flesherton Scouts
10-12 4H Animal Shows and Competitions
1:30 on Entertainment
4-7pm ATV Pull
Sunday 28th
8:30am Life and Pleasure Horse Show
9-noon Breakfast with the Flesherton Scouts
1pm Entertainment, Pet Show,
2pm Junior Exhibitor Prizes, Heavy Horse Pull
4:30pm Exhibit pick-up
158th Annual Durham Fall Fair
September 2nd – 4th, Durham Community Centre and Arena, 451 Saddler St. W
Friday 2nd
6pm Doors open to the public to view exhibits/displays
7pm Texting Contest
7:30pm Official Opening, Entertainment and Jr & Sr Ambassador Competition and Dessert Auction
Saturday 3rd
8am English Horse Show
9:30 on 4H Livestock Shows
11am Parade to Fair Grounds from Garafraxa Street
2pm Excavator Operator Competition
Sunday 4th
10:30am Community Church Service at Durham Community Church
11am Tractor Pull
6pm Trivia Night
164th Annual Owen Sound Fall Fair
September 8th -10th Victoria Park
Thursday 8th
4pm Midway, Domestic Exhibits and Beer Tent Open
7pm Truck Pull
Friday 9th
10am 4H Animal Shows begin
4pm Midway/Beer Tent Open
5pm Beef Farmers Of Grey County BBQ
6pm Opening Ceremonies
6:30pm Movie Night In The Barn (kids must be accompanied by adult)
Saturday 10th
10am Scrapbooking/Homecraft Demonstrations
Noon Midway Opens
2pm Kids’ Tractor Pull
7pm Demolition Derby / Figure 8
9pm Supreme Champion Beef Selection and Entertainment