The main focus of the Bayfield Agricultural Society is the Bayfield Community Fair – a three-day festival that brings rural and urban residents together through competitions, entertainment, and displays of animals and agricultural equipment. The Fair is always held on the third weekend in August. This year’s Fair will take place on August 16 – 18.
The expression “it takes a village” applies most aptly when considering how the Fair comes together each year. It’s never too early to start recruiting volunteers to help with all aspects of organizing the Fair.
We’re looking for additional volunteers to head sections of the Fair, some taking a couple of hours and others as much as 5-10 hours.
Specific areas of the Fair that we currently need volunteers for include:
- Farm products coordinator
- Fruits & Vegetables coordinator
- Gate assistance
- Volunteer coordinator
- Parade day assistance
- Setup and take-down after the Fair
The response from the community in 2023 brought volunteers – both young people and those more seasoned – who worked together to get the fairgrounds ready and help put on last year’s Fair.
Volunteering gives anyone interested the opportunity to draw on personal strengths while supporting a good cause; grow leadership skills in a supportive environment; meet new people; and share new ideas.
Anyone who can spare a few hours or more to help out with the 2024 Bayfield Fair is kindly asked to email info@bayfieldfair.ca or complete the online Volunteer Signup form.