Welcome to the
Paisley Fall Fair

"Paisley Agricultural Society.....Celebrating Agricultural Traditions"

Sunday September 9th, 2012
 

Wednesday June 20th
the RCMP Musical Ride
will come to Paisley
at the beautiful Rotary Park 

Equine Pre-Show begins at 6:45pm featuring:  Spectacular 8-horse hitch, dressage, western reining, Halflinger musical demo, miniature horses and Hackney horses.
Gates open at 5pm.
Show goes rain or shine.
Food Booth open 5-9pm.
Ticket Outlets for $8.00 Advance Tickets  (tickets at the gate are $10.00 each) Pre-school 3 and under are free
Square Deal Neil's in Southampton, Ralph's in Port Elgin, Saugeen Shores Municipal Office, Paisley Pharmacy, Hanover Co-op, Ionson Tack Shop in Chesley, Bayshore Feeds in Owen Sound, Country Depot in Kincardine, Mills Home Hardware in Tara, Joy Source for Sports in Walkerton.
Hutton Transport in Paisley,  Co-op in Chesley, ReMax in Southampton
Bring your lawn chair and arrive early to get in on the limited parking.
Brought to in part by
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For more information, call Gail at 519-353-5559

 
Cash Draw
Draw Date ($25 each)
Winner
Location
April
Larry Allison
Port Elgin
April
Jack Cumming
Dobbinton
April
Kurt Miller
Toronto
April
Legion Monday Cards Group
Paisley
May
Paul Lancaster
Barrie
May
Hayden Teeple
Paisley
May
Lynda Cain
Walkerton
May
Kathleen Young
Tiverton
June - $250 Early Bird Draw
June
June
June
June
July
July
July
July
August
August
August
August
September - $1,000
Grand Prize
 
 

The Paisley Agricultural Society is proud to host the 156th Fall Fair in 2012. Paisley is located in the heart of Bruce County, with the fairgrounds located along the beautiful Saugeen River. We extend a warm invitation to you and your family to join us.

The Paisley Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers, who work very hard each year to put on the Fair. The Fair consists of all types of competitions for all ages in baking, flowers, preserves, quilts, crafts, fruits and vegetables, plus added children’s competitions for pets and decorated bicycles. We have 4-H shows in beef, dairy and saddle horses and an extensive draft horse show covering several breeds. The agricultural focus of the fair is also an opportunity for our urban families to connect with rural living.

The Society continues to work hard to make changes to our Fair in order to make it informative, educational and fun for families and all who attend. Change and a willingness to be innovative has been a critical part of our past success, as we continue to evolve and improve our event.

 
     
 
 
 

2011-2012 Ambassador of the Fair: 
Sarah Thornburn, daughter of Lisa and John Thornburn.   Sarah was sponsored by Lord Elgin Fish and Chips, attends Saugeen District Secondary School and is in grade 12.

For more information about the Ambassador competition, eligibility and opportunities, see Our People and refer to Ambassador.

 
     
 

 

 

 
     
 

The 2012 Fall Fair will be primarily on Sunday September 9th. This is our main fair day. Our opening ceremonies and Ambassador competition will take place on Saturday September 8th beginning at 7:00pm in the Entertainment Tent on the fairgrounds.

Admission Prices
Saturday evening is free
Sunday (gates open at 8am)
Adults $8.00
High School Students $2.00
Public School Students free

 
     
 

BBQ Beef Supper
Sunday, September 9th in the Palace (exhibit hall)
5:15pm - 7:00pm
Limited tickets are available so please purchase in advance
Call Gail Fullerton 353-5559 or Society Directors
Cost: $13.00 per adult, $6.00 for children 5 to 12, children under 5 free.
Please join us to wrap up our weekend of celebration!

 
     
 

Our Mandate

To organize and manage an agricultural fair that showcases and celebrates the rural life-style and values of Paisley and the surrounding community in a way that sponsors respectful competition and provides entertainment, education and fun for all.

Core Values

Planning

We believe in:

  • The importance of sharing responsibilities and helping each other
  • The need to reflect community interests and values through the displays, the activities, competitions and entertainment
  • The need to showcase and acknowledge the quality and diversity of our rural / urban heritage
  • The importance of thorough planning and fiscal responsibility through careful budgeting, the setting of fees, and the solicitation of sponsorships and in-kind donations
  • Planning in accordance with our constitution, appropriate policies and procedures and with health & safety as the first priority
  • Environmental friendliness
Friends, Family and Community

We believe in:

  • An event that is accessible, engaging and community driven
  • Celebrating with family and friends in a way that engenders pride in who we are and how we live
  • The importance of attracting a crowd that is intergenerational and yet equally satisfied with the experience as a whole

 Competition

We believe in:

  • Creating a competitive atmosphere that is friendly, respectful, fun and fair
  • The need to arrange for knowledgeable, accredited and reputable judges that demonstrate fairness and integrity in all categories, and in all cases
  • Fostering pride and a genuine sense of accomplishment in all competitors

Education

We believe in:

  • The effectiveness of learning by doing
  • The fun of finding out about   our past, and our present
  • Learning from the expertise in our community
  • The importance of reflecting and teaching community values & traditions

Entertainment

We believe in:

  • Providing variety that contributes to lots of fun and laughter
  • The importance of quality wholesome family entertainment that is inclusive, spirited and lots of fun
  • Arranging for quality amenities that make for an enjoyable experience at the fair
  • Entertainment activities that are as engaging as possible and provide lots to do

 
 
     
 

Paisley Agricultural Society 150th Anniversary History Book

This special historical memoir of the Agricultural Society was researched and written in 2006 and is still available for $10.00 by contacting Gail Fullerton, Secretary-Treasurer.

 
 
     
 

Wanted ~ Youth Volunteers

The Paisley Agricultural Society has several interesting, responsible and engaging jobs that need to be done on Saturday, September 8th and Sunday, September 9th . This would be a great opportunity to obtain required High School Volunteer hours.

Please call Gail Fullerton 353-5559 for more information.

 
     
 

To find out more information about the Fair or the Agricultural Society:

 
 
 
 

Gail Fullerton Secretary-Treasurer
Phone: 519-353-5559
E-mail: gailf@bmts.com

John Thornburn President
Phone: 519-353-7188
E-mail: thornburn@bmts.com

 
 

Various committee chair people are listed under Our People on this site.
For a complete listing of competitions available for participation, please see Exhibitor Prize Book

Hopefully this website will answer many of your questions!

 
       
 

See you at the Fair!!

 
     
 

 
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