Be a volunteer for the Bayfield Agricultural Society and YOU will be a Very Important Person (VIP) at this year’s 168th Bayfield Fair. We appreciate our volunteers and to access your free fair pass, please follow these easy steps! 1. Sign up for your favourite volunteer activity by following this Read more
There is still lots of time to get exhibits ready for the 2024 Bayfield Fair coming up on the weekend of August 16-18 – always on the third weekend in August! This year’s Fair theme is “Farms, Food & Family”. “Farms” will be represented well through their 4-H members who Read more
Bayfield Fair – 168 Years Strong Of all the communal events that have contributed to our national identity over the years, the agricultural fair is undoubtedly one of Canada’s longest running and most cherished traditions. While the idea of a fair celebrating regional food and farms was originally brought to Read more
We are delighted to announce that the print version of the 2024 Fair Book is now available for the Bayfield Community Fair, Aug 16-18. The Fair Book provides all of the information that exhibitors need to enter their exhibits in this year’s Fair. All exhibitors are encouraged to read the Read more
Over 1000 delegates from agricultural societies across Ontario attended the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) convention held February 22 – 24 in Richmond Hill. Among the delegates were representatives from the Bayfield Agricultural Society: President Doug Yeo and Treasurer Jentje Steenbeek (District 8 Provincial Director). In addition to speaker Read more
The Board of Directors of the Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS) is looking for someone to fill the volunteer position of Secretary. Previous experience is helpful but not necessary. A working knowledge of Word and Outlook would be an asset. Attention to detail is important. The duties of this position include: Read more
To our supporters, our volunteers, and our visitors, the annual fair brings a glimpse of our agricultural community into the Bayfield community on the third weekend of August. We thank the businesses, organizations and individuals who willingly support this 168-year tradition with financial and/or in-kind donations. We are grateful for Read more
We wish everyone in the community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The kind support of sponsors and community volunteers at the 2023 Bayfield Fair as well as our recent Wreath Sale fundraiser is greatly appreciated. We sincerely thank all who helped or participated in any way. Read more
Our annual fundraising Wreath Sale was held on Friday and Saturday of the Christmas in Bayfield weekend. From the moment the sales team started to set up in front of St. Andrew’s United Church on Friday, November 17, eager purchasers were already arriving and selecting their wreaths. By all accounts, Read more
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Bayfield Agricultural Society (BAS) was held in the basement of St. Andrew’s United Church on Friday, Nov. 24. Following a meal and presentation on Junior Farmers by Jeanette Schramm, the business of the Annual Meeting proceeded. AGMs are held so that members can Read more