The Fair is only a Month Away
Just one month from now the Bayfield Fair will be in full swing continuing a celebration of rural life for 159 years.
Tickets for the midway, Ribs Fest, and Carnival Music Fest will be available online this week. The midway tickets are $20 which allows the ticket holder to ride the whole day as often as wished. The Ribs Fest tickets are $20 for an Ontario produced half rack of back ribs, corn, coleslaw, and soft drink. The Ribs Fest is supported by Sofina Foods and the Huron County Pork Producers. The corn is grown locally by Hill & Hill. Also the Carnival Music Fest tickets will be available.
* PURCHASE ONLINE – Midway Pass ($20)
http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/13428/
* PURCHASE ONLINE – Ribs Fest Meal ($20)
http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/13426/
* PURCHASE ONLINE – Music Fest Ticket ($15)
http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/13427/
Tickets can also be obtained in person from Stonefield Garden Centre, Brandon’s Hardware, and Shop Bike Coffee.
An old fashioned staple will be returning to the fair. A dunk tank is always popular and will be in place on Saturday August 15. There are always good sports volunteering to challenge those who want to dunk someone at the fair. Rumour has it some current local politicians and possibly former politicians will dare how accurate fairgoers are.
The parade organizers have four bands prepared to add music to the annual fair parade. A dance group will dance along the route to show their enthusiasm about the fair. Children are asked to decorate their bikes, or trikes, or be in costume with their skateboards or other modes of transportation to add to the happy atmosphere of the parade. Neighbourhoods have shown their enthusiasm and Bayfield spirit by entering floats as well. Contact Brenda Does at 519-482-3496 and she will let you know where the floats are to line up. The theme is: Blue Jeans and Machines. A couple of the bands actually march to the tent area on the fairground and exhibit their skills. Instead of following the last float and going into the fair you might wish to hop on a wagon which will ferry people back and forth from down town to the fairground’s entrance.
The Rise 2 Fame (Youth Talent Show) competition is held on the evening of August 15. The rules and entry forms for the competition are on the website www.bayfieldfair.ca. The event showcases the talent in the area and winners go on to compete at the Western Fair. This area has proven that it develops wonderful skills in its youth and confident young people.
Volunteers are always welcome. Check out the website for specific jobs or check out the prize book and decide what can be entered for the competition. Participate in the Bayfield Fair and make it a memorable part of the summer of 2015.