10/ JULY 2020 THE RIDER Fair Cancellations
Ancaster Fair 2020 to be Re-Imagined
News Release The 170th Ancaster Fair
scheduled for the 3rd weekend after Labour Day, September 24- 27, 2020, will not take place due to COVID-19. A re-imagined event is currently being planned
with details to follow in the com- ing weeks. The Ancaster Agricultural
Society (AAS) Board of Direc- tors made the difficult but pru- dent decision on Monday, June 8 after surveying their membership and reviewing the state of the Province in the wake of COVID-
19. We are grateful for the con-
fidence and support our sponsors and vendors continue to provide. This will allow us to move for- ward with our vision to stay pres- ent throughout 2020. This is only the second An-
caster Fair that has been can-
celled in our 170 year history. The decision, impact, and ripple effect will be great. The Fair was cancelled in 1931 due to Infantile Flu, polio. The decision to not host the 170th Fair in 2020 is not the end of our year. In the com- ing weeks we will be putting to- gether an interactive schedule of educational videos and competi- tions. We encourage our loyal and valued supporters to follow us on our social media platforms for updates. We are certain you’ll find something for the whole family.
Rockton World’s Fair News Release For many people Rockton
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World’s Fair is an integral part of autumn: sitting next to folks at the Demolition Derby, entering a picture-perfect photo, growing a garden of top notch veggies, training a stubborn 4H calf, sprucing up a midway ride, pur- chasing materials for a conces- sion, planning exhibits and entertainment, cozying up in a warm sweater in the fall breeze, enjoying a bacon burger and yummy Fair food and gathering with family and friends. Since the Fair ended last
fall, the Rockton Ag. Society has had plans in the works so that those very traditions would con- tinue in 2020. However, the novel coron-
avirus has sidetracked our efforts. No one could have imagined that the Board of Directors would be forced to consider the potential cancelling of the 2020 Fair alto- gether. However, here we are. The physical, mental, and
financial health of the folks who support our Fair –members, ex- hibitors, midway personnel, ven- dors, sponsors, volunteers, staff, Fair-goers etc. – is our first con- cern. Weighing all the available evidence that large gatherings such as our Fair, is not allowed in the foreseeable future, we have opted to cancel the 2020 Rockton World’s Fair. This is one moment in time
for all of us, but in no way will this setback keep us from looking to the 2021 Fair. We will have lots of work to do to meet criteria of protecting our visitors as well
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as keeping our own tradition of excellence in the forefront. We have met challenges of the past 167 Rockton Fairs with ingenu- ity, tenacity, and action. We will return in 2021 with energy,
renewed smarter,
stronger, more innovative, and with our favorite thanksgiving tradition, The Rockton World’s Fair.
Thank you for your sup- port,
The 2020 Board of Directors
Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show 2020 Cancelled News Release It is with great sadness we the Norfolk
announce that
County Fair & Horse Show will not move forward as planned for its seven day fair from October 6 - 12. The Board of Directors, in consultation with volunteers and staff, have made the difficult de- cision to cancel this year’s Fair. The safety and well-being
of our community, volunteers, exhibitors, partners and fair pa- trons always comes first. Please be assured that this decision was made out of an abundance of cau- tion for all. We understand how impor-
tant the Fair is to our community and know that it continues to be a time-honoured tradition for many individuals and families. This year, we were planning a big celebration to commemorate our 180th anniversary. Although this is not the way in which we wanted to honour this milestone, we know that we will be able to gather together once again and share in the excitement and fun of your Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show. We are considering all options, including the poten- tial of presenting Fair programs online for this fall. Stay tuned for further announcements and visit our social media and website for up to date information in the coming weeks. Our entire Fair team wants
to thank you for your continued support. We are grateful to our dedicated partners and volun- teers, and you, our patrons that remain devoted to the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show. See you next year, at the Fair.
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2020 Sr. Judges
Cally Jo Fritz 21 Taylor Blvd., Elliot Lake, ON P5A 3H5 H: (226) 289-8563, C: (519) 280-8169 Email:
callygene@gmail.com
Melanie Gray 202011 Hwy 21, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N7 (519) 372-2527,
melaniegraylifecoach@gmail.com
Shari Irwin 166 Gleasons Corner Road, Castleton, ON K0K 1M0. (905) 349-1092, Cell (905) 440-5941
shari_irwin@hotmail.com
Michelle Jones 537 Pothier Road, St. Charles, ON P0M 2W0 Home: (705) 867-1707 Cell: (705) 507-0124
Jamie Kuhl 899 10th St. W., Owen Sound, ON N4K 3S3. H: (226) 909-1447. C: (647) 290-6093 jamie@archlines .ca
Kelly Lehman 895893 Oxford Rd. 3,, Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0 C: (519) 807-2660. E:
maddavery@gmail.com
Website:
www.whao.org Celebrating 67 Years! Jr. Judges
Anne Marinacci 65 Swayze Court, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0 905-957-5619
Janet McClure 14156 Ten Mile Road R.R. #3, Ilderton, ON N0M 2A0 (519) 666-2482
janetmcclure1@gmail.com
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Tom Saul 574 Valentina St., Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0 (519) 882-0958
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Megan Sheppard 38 Rye Road, South River, ON P0A 1X0 (705) 492-2565, Cell (705) 492-2565
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Kris Simpson 711 Middletown Rd., RR #2, Waterdown, ON L8B 1P7 (519) 831-7922
richlandshowhorses@gmail.com
Don Stauffer 9626 Wellington Rd. 14, P.O. Box 16, Conn, ON N0G 1N0 (226) 258-9206, Cell (519) 604-8864
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Robyn Storey 6-120 Dudhope Ave., Cambridge, ON N1R 4T7 (519) 620-9015, Cell: (519) 841-3934,
gatorrocks@hotmail.com
Brenda Thompson 284 Whitmore Dr., Waterloo, ON N2K 2N5 (519) 884-4050, Cell (519) 577-7320
bmctearnen@yahoo.ca
Mike Tucker 1581 Maple St. N., R.R. #4, Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-5610, Cell (905) 984-1581
m.tucker@hotmail.ca
Dave Black 94 Concession 4 Road, Fisherville, ON N0A 1G0 C: 905 921 0359 Email:
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Lorie Duff 7651 County Rd. 10, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0 H; 613 867-0776, C: 613 867 0776 Email:
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Erin Fawcett 9 Strong Court, Brantford, ON N3R 7Y4 C: (519) 754-3526, H: (519) 753-0757 Email:
efawcett78@hotmail.com
Erin O’Drowsky 253 James St. N., St. Mary’s, ON N4X 1A5 H: (519) 284-0684, C: (226) 377-0244 Email:
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Markham Fair News Release May 6 · It is with a heavy heart that the Board of Directors of the Markham Fair announce the can- cellation of the 2020 Fair,
originally
scheduled for Oct. 1-4, 2020. The decision
was made with the consultation of our membership, trade organizations and
May 11 - With heavy hearts, the West Niagara Agricultural Soci- ety announces today that due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, we have cancelled the annual WEST NIAGARA FAIR sched- uled to take place September 11- 13, 2020 at our Fairgrounds. We understand and respect
the restrictions placed on public gatherings. To us what always comes first is the safety and well being of our Community, our Volunteers, our Sponsors, our Vendors and our Exhibitors. The WEST NIAGARA
FAIR will return September 10 to 12, 2021 with an even stronger commitment to promoting all things Agricultural. We hope you all remain
safe and healthy in these un- precedented times. Please moni- tor our Social Media sites for updates as they become avail- able. The Board of Directors West Ni- agara Agricultural Society
Ilderton Fair News Release May 22 - For 169 years, the Ilderton Fall Fair has celebrated our rural and agricultural her- itage. Over the years, the Fair has undergone many changes, yet our commitment to bringing our community together has re- mained the same. Today, our community is facing unprece- dented challenges, and the safety of our guests and volunteers is paramount. The Ilderton Agricultural
Society has therefore had to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Fall Fair due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. While we cannot be to-
gether in person, our mission to celebrate our community, our achievements in agriculture, cre- ative arts and our rural lifestyle will continue. We are already working on several projects to keep the spirit of the Ilderton Fair alive, and we will announce those activities later in the summer. It may look different, but we know that the Ilderton Fair will be back, and better than ever, so stay safe and we will see you next year!
government agencies. Using all information currently available, the Board has unanimously de- cided that the safety of our visi- tors, volunteers and vendors is our primary concern. As a Markham Fair family
we love bringing our community together to celebrate and promote agriculture. With this in mind, our Board of Directors and vol- unteers will be working on differ- ent ways to continue to celebrate and educate about agriculture in our community. For more information visit
https://www.markhamfair.ca/
West Niagara Fair News Release
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