Everyone looks for the things that are “new” at any familiar event or facility. The Bayfield Fair being held on August 19 – 21 balances the fundamentals that make up the fair with activities and events that bring new life into the annual fair. This year there is at least Read more…
With the heat this summer and little rain some of the competitors at the Bayfield Fair are worried their big vegetables are not going to be very outstanding this year. For those who have a garden, do consider exhibiting your garden crops this year. The key is to have each Read more…
All across Ontario communities celebrate rural life at their local fairs. Approximately one month from now the smells of ribs, the sounds and sights of a parade, the splashes at the dunk tank, the sounds of music, the noises from many animals, children playing, and the fair competitions mesh together Read more…
Having a hearty breakfast and then touring a dairy farm is an option the family can partake in very soon. On July 2 from 8:30 to 11:30 am. breakfast served outdoors will be available at the Steenbeek Dairy Farms just East of Varna. The Bayfield Lions Club will be preparing Read more…
Wonderful weather has greeted visitors to the Outdoor Market in Agricultural Park for the last couple of Sundays. About three vendors have food for sale –fresh rhubarb and asparagus are being sold along with preserves and fresh baking. There are plenty of booths for people to browse. There are dishes, Read more…
The Breakfast at the Farm activity organized by the Bayfield Agricultural Society will provide a rare opportunity to see a local dairy operation and the occasion to ask questions. Steenbeek Dairy Farms, just East of Varna, will be the site for breakfast and tours on Saturday July 2 from 8:30 to Read more…
For those looking for a great way to start their summer, the Bayfield Ag Society has planned a wonderful family activity –Breakfast on the Farm. On July 2 everyone is invited to the Steenbeek Dairy Farms, east of Varna on Mill Road, to experience a filling breakfast and the opportunity Read more…
The convention and annual meeting of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) was held on February 18-20 in Toronto at the Royal York. The winning poster that Cate Thompson prepared for the Bayfield Fair, which won at the District level, competed at the provincial level. This is the third Read more…
The anxious anticipation for a winning phone call for a prize from the Holiday Feast Raffle is now over. All tickets for the draw were sold days in advance of the draw on Friday December 18. A small crowd trickled in to see their ticket pulled by Bill Whetstone, the Read more…
The Ag Society held its Annual Meeting on the evening of Friday November 20. The potluck supper was a delight for anyone with a preference for dessert. The dessert table was absolutely jam packed. The speaker for the evening was Yvonne Reynolds who read from her book on her family’s Read more…