Several\nof the Bayfield Agricultural Society\u2019s Directors met on the fairgrounds to\nfinalize the planning for the 2020 fair. \nNo one could have predicted that our group would be learning how to\nvideotape, have timelines way before the fair dates, and rethink what is\npossible in a completely different environment. \nSome of the standard activities at the fair are just not possible or\nthere were not enough volunteers to fully carry them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\ngood news is that the homecraft and agricultural elements will be well\nrepresented. There will be some great\ndemonstrations, interviews with area experts and discussions with judges who\nwill describe what they look for when evaluating exhibits. There will be entertainment \u2013currently we are\nnot sure if it will be live streamed or taped. \nFood is always part of a fair and a drive by food service will be\navailable for presold ticket holders; there also will be a demonstration to\nmake one of the foods that is a class in the prize book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\nBayfield Fair is a community fair and so we have several ways in which the\ncommunity can be involved before fair weekend \u2013August 14-16. The first way is to make Blossoms, Butterflies <\/strong>and\nBees<\/strong> since that is our theme this year. \nPeople of ALL ages are asked to make one or more of the theme items and\nwe will be displaying them in the fairgrounds. \nLarge craft items are certainly welcome and you have several weeks to\ncreate them on these hot humid days. \nThey will be outside when displayed so that might be one consideration\nwhen planning them. They can be dropped\noff at the fairgrounds near our new building on Saturday August 8 from 10\na.m. to 2 p.m. We hope to have a\nfence full of items so that those who drive by picking up their food can drive\nalong the fence and see all the creativity in Bayfield. Those who made them can pick them up on\nSunday August 16 from 3 \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nsecond way to get involved is to pick up a fair prize book at the Bayfield\nConvenience Store. Note we are not using\nthem this year; however, we would like you to submit a picture of yourself or\nfamily members looking at the book at any local site. We will be sharing some of your submitted\npictures during the fair weekend and displaying all the others on our social\nmedia sites. Each picture requires the\nnames of who are in the picture and permission to use on our sites the picture\nif there are any children in it. Let\u2019s\nsee how creative you are ensuring the 2020 prize book is visible. (There is one more competition using the book\nwhich will be announced shortly.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nthird way to be involved is for our youth to prepare a poster for our 2021\nfair. The theme \u201cHarvesting Memories,\nPlanting the Future\u201d, the date \u201cAugust 20-22\u201d and the fair name \u201cBayfield\nCommunity Fair\u201d or \u201cBayfield Fair\u201d must be on the poster. The winning posters will be used on the 2021\nprize book with recognition of the top posters. \nYou should add the age of the person submitting the poster so we can\npick a top poster from different age groups. \nYour poster will be on 450 copies and likely in colour as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Entertainment\nis always showcased at the fair and is the fourth way to be involved. Entertainers of all ages are invited to\nsubmit a 2-4 minute tape of your individual or group talent. This is the chance to share your magical,\nmusical, acrobatic or other talent. \nSeveral will be randomly chosen to be seen during the fair weekend and\nthe others will be shared through our social media sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally\nvolunteers are still needed for video editing, some video taking and if there\nis an event you would like to ensure takes place, do let us know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n