President’s Message
On behalf of the Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society, I am honoured to welcome you to the 169th Campbellford Fair.
We believe that our fair represents the best of what the Agricultural community has to offer, and we welcome the opportunity to share it with you. The fair offers a variety of agricultural education, awareness and competitions to a demolition derby, live music, midway, truck and tractor pull and of course fair food! The fair is the perfect opportunity to soak in some local culture and history, while creating new memories with friends and family.
Many people put in time and effort to ensure the success of the Campbellford Fair. I would like to express my personal gratitude to the Board of Directors for your dedication and support to our organization, ensuring we continue to have a strong representation in our community.
Of course, we would not be able to have a fair or host any of our other events without the countless number of volunteers we have that dedicate considerable hours throughout the year. Their assistance ensures everything we do runs smoothly. Thank you to our sponsors for their generous contributions- we couldn’t do it without you. Finally a big thank you to our exhibitors, because without you we would not have the great displays/competitions we do.
See you at the fair!
Kyle Petherick
2023 President, Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society
Homecraft President’s Message
On behalf of the Homecraft Division of the Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society I would like to welcome you to our 169th Fair. Our theme this is year is “Country Living”; a theme that you will see on display throughout the fair grounds.
We approached last year with hope and uncertainty as we wondered what our fair would look like after the long hiatus. What a thrill it was to see the people come back. Despite some of the hottest weather of the summer, there were crowds of people, all excited to come to the fair. Our exhibitors came back and provided us with outstanding work in all sections.
This year we have made a few changes. Our prize list is updated to make it easier for exhibitors to enter their items, along with increased prize payouts. We value our exhibitors and recognize the effort that is put into each and every exhibit. Last year our quilt tickets were sold out early so we will have more tickets available this year. The Townsend Quilters are making and donating a beautiful quilt for the draw. Along with the quilt, there will be a cooler filled with all sorts of goodies, a toy tractor, and a country sign. There will be demonstrations in the curling club, along with one that will explore the ins and outs of judging.
Once again, the Food Booth will be operated by our homecraft committees, along with many other volunteers. Come and enjoy the homemade chili and pie, the camaraderie, and the air conditioning. View the work of our many talented exhibitors in preserves, baking, needlecraft, hobbies, photography, flowers, and vegetables. Be sure to check out the handiwork of our up- and- coming exhibitors in the junior work. And don’t forget to stop by the Antiques section where you will see some interesting items from the past.
I encourage you to consider volunteering with this amazing organization, and if you have not already done so, think about entering something in the fair. Put your talent on show for everyone to see.
So, come and join us as we celebrate this year’s Campbellford Fair!
June Keating
2023 Homecraft President, Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society