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Our Agricultural Fair is on Labour Day Weekend, annually!
2008 marks our 118th Fair!
Each year we try to add new features, events and attractions to the traditionally-popular "winners" at our Fair, so watch for such announcements on our What's New page! Here, you'll also find details of changes and additions to our Midway operations (including wristband policy & sales).
View/Print our 2008 Schedule of Events - Click Here! (136kb pdf opens in a new window)
Admission to the Fairgrounds 2008:
Saturday & Sunday: $5.00/day
Monday: $2.00 Tooney/Looney Day
Age 12 & under: FREE (When Accompanied by an Adult)
North Gate - Pedestrians Only
South Gate - Vehicle Entrace
Current Notices:
- Horseshoe Tournament is cancelled for 2008
- Homecraft entries are to be in place Sat Aug 30 by 10am; Judging to being by 11am.
- Our 2008 Fair Booklets are now available at Marmora Valu-Mart, Cook's Barber Shop, Marmora Express and JRS Variety (Springbrook), or contact MAS.
- It was with sadness that the MAS received notification of the December 2007 death of Robert Jackson who had been the enthusiastic and dedicated organizer of the Antique Tractor Pull at our Marmora Fair annually since 2003. MAS is grateful to Robert's former "right-hand man", Ronald Timmermans, for his taking over the role and responsibilities of Antique Tractor Pull event organizer.
→ Although the entry form requires completion at the fair, we have now added the Entry Form for the Antique Tractor Pull at our 2008 Marmora Fair, to our Docs & Forms page, as well as the Tractor Pull Rules and Info sheet.
2008 Colouring Contest
Open to ages 10 & under: Pick up colouring sheets at Cooks Barber Shop!
Thanks to Stedman's V&S for sponsoring the Colouring Contest!
Marmora Fair 2008 Promotions:
- Beginning July 17, 2008, one Advance Midway Wrist Band will be donated to the Kids Door Prizes at the #7 Classic Cruisers weekly Thursday evening Cruise Nights, in downtown Marmora. Individuals or businesses may sponsor the Wrist Bands. If you would like to sponsor a Wrist Band, please contact the Fair Board at 613-472-5403.
- Beginning July 17, 2008, the Marmora Agricultural Society will hold a FREE weekly draw for a Weekend Pass. These draws will take place each Thursday evening at the Cruise Nights. Entry forms and deposit containers are located at Maddy’s Deli, Cook’s Barber Shop, Dixie Lee and Sam’s (in Cordova). Other locations may be added. You need not be present to win.
- The Marmora Agricultural Society will hold a free daily draw, at and during the 3 days of our Fair. These free draws will take place on Saturday at 6:30pm in the Derby Pit, on Sunday at 1:45 - 2pm during Crossroads Band’s first break and on Monday at 12:30pm, just before the Grandstand Show. One prize per entrant name drawn, per daily draw – ballot box will be emptied following each daily drawing. You must be present to win! Each of these 3 daily free draws will determine 10 winning entrants, who will receive their choice of either a free Candy Apple or Candy Floss from the Midway. Valid entry ballots for each of these daily draws, & the ballot deposit box, will be at the Secretary’s Office beside the Marmora Older Boys Food Booth, during the fair.
Best "Promotional Display" Contest
Open to: Any family (one entry per residence) within 20km radius of Marmora.
No Entry or Exhibitor Fee.
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Rules:
- A Display of any size or shape to be decorated with a suitable medium to promote the fair.
- A sign must accompany the display and must be clearly visible from the road. The sign must state "Marmora Fair - August 30 - September 1, 2008".
- Display must face the road and be on own property, not road allowance.
- Entry form must be received by the Marmora Agricultural Society no later than August 15, 2008.
- Display must be in place by Aug. 15/08 & must remain in place until Sept. 1/08.
- Judging will occur prior to the fair & pictures of the display will be displayed during the fair.
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1st $30.00 |
2nd $20.00 |
3rd $10.00 |
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| TO ENTER: Include Name, Address (incl. 911 address), Phone & directions on a plain piece of paper & mail to: Marmora Agricultural Society, Box 36, Marmora, ON K0K 2M0
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Fair Book Cover Contest:
We need your help with the design for our Fair Book Cover. This competition is open to all.
Submit your designs, concepts, ideas, drawings or photos to MAS by the 15th of March next year. What the fair means to you! What you like best!
Remember, this is an Agricultural Fair and should reflect our rural roots - also that it is 3 days of family fun.
Prizes to be arranged.
2008 Cover designed by Sophia DeJong, Marmora
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* Return directly back to this page through the Marmora Fair "button" at the top of every MAS site page!
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