Ottawa Journal: Fall Fairs in Dufferin–Caledon

August 21, 2013 · 0 Comments

The fall is quickly approaching, as the leaves are starting to turn into an array of reds and orange. The beginning of fall brings with it the return of school, sweaters, and something wonderful for all of us in Dufferin-Caledon – fall fairs! We have five different fall fairs taking place within our riding from the north to south; enough for everyone to schedule a trip for a fun-filled weekend or two.

The Orangeville Agricultural Society will be hosting the first fall fair of the season at the Orangeville Fairgrounds. Starting August 30th until September 2nd, there are events planned for the whole long weekend. The weekend will include many exciting events: horse pulls, an Eagles tribute band, Midway rides, and a petting zoo, to name just a few. For more information on the Orangeville Fall Fair, please call 519-942-9597 or visit http://oaseventcentre.ca/orangeville-agricultural-society.

In the northern part of the riding, the 146th Shelburne Fall Fair will be taking place the weekend of September 13th to 15th. The fair will no doubt be fun for the whole family. It’s organized by the Shelburne District Agricultural Society at the fairgrounds and will be jam-packed full of activities for kids, parents, and grandparents all weekend long! For more information, please visit https://sites.google.com/site/shelburnefair/.

The 160th Brampton Fall Fair will also be taking place from September 12th to 15th. The theme for this year’s fair is “Looking Back and Moving Forward.” For those interested in submitting entries, an exhibitor number is required and can be obtained by calling the fair office on Wednesdays at 905-843-0210. The Brampton Fall Fair will be held at the Region of Peel Agricultural Society Fairgrounds at 12942 Heart Lake Road, Caledon. Drop by with the family for an enjoyable family outing. For more information on this fair, please visit http://www.bramptonfair.com/.

Grand Valley is having its annual 141st Fall Fair from September 20th to 22nd. It’s certain to be a weekend of great activities for the whole family. The fair is being hosted by the Grand Valley Agricultural Society on Main Street. Highlights of the fair include: a Demo Cross, demolition derby, truck and tractor pull, pet show, and more than enough fun activities for every family member to find something that tickles their fancy. To find out more, please check out their fun and interactive website at http://grandvalleyfallfair.ca/.

Be sure to also head over to the Bolton Fall Fair in the southern part of the riding during the weekend of September 20th to 22nd. There will be a fantastic Midway, packed with rides and treats for everyone. Weekend passes are available as well. The fair is once again organized by the Albion and Bolton Agricultural Society. If you’re looking to find out more information on the many activities planned for this fall fair, please go to http://boltontractorpull.ca/bolton-fall-fair/.

We have five fun-filled fairs to look forward to this fall fair season. Be sure to come out with your friends and family and enjoy all that the agricultural societies of Dufferin-Caledon have to offer!

By David Tilson, MP