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AV PROSPECT Jr- PARK SEPT I4I5I6 QUID umsii 11 Parade Fair Feature The fall Fair parade always he long winding float filled prade It Is now It used to be a special school children a event Acton Citizens Band led the children as ihcy rode decorated bikes and pushed buggies down Main and Mill to the fair grounds However some ten or years ago the school board decided it was loo much work Wc think it was great loss says Nino past president of the fair board The Ladies Board stepped in and started to canvass the town for floats and sponsors and the parade of today was born According to Nino threequarters of the gale receipts of the fair conic in behind the parade so it important to have a good one However he fays he considers the parade of the last few years to be one of the best parades in the province Judging by the support almost the whole town agrees FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Fall Fair Special Wednesday September Supplement to the Acton Free Press Georgetown Independent and Milton Canadian Chimplon One of the best in Ontario Acton Fall Fair this week Certainly the beat ail round Fall Fair in and considered one of the best in Ontario Acton Fall Fair arrives this week running three days Friday Saturday and Sunday Directors of Fair say all they need now is fine ther to make it their best effort yet in 66 years of existence Actually there have been fall fairs in Acton for many years before that under the wing of Agricultural Society The annual fair was held alter in Acton and Georgetown When the directors decided to stay in Georgetown each year Acton went out on its own and has never looked back A new midway new layout of the park and entertainment Sunday afternoon are just a few of the changes the annual Acton Fall fair wilt see next week ac cording to fair board president Brent Marshall Many of the changes this year Mr Mar shall explained were actually planned last year but the public did not get a chance lo bet them Sunday the final day of the fair when it was rained out He cited Ihi pet show and the waterball contests as ex am pies Advance weekend passes good for the three day show September 14 and 16 arc available at all Acton banks including the Credit Union These will not be avail able at the gate Mr Marshall said The pass is good for Ihree days for the ad mission price of just two Parking will be available on the grounds Friday evening but not Saturday or Sun day There will however be parking on Drive across from the senior citizens apartment New this year will be a bus travelling the of at regular intervals The Christmas Shopping bus route will be fol lowed but final details arc not yet sorted A new midway will be on the grounds this year Mr Marshall pointed out This fair the rides will be operated by the cadi an Shows portion of Happy land shows The layout of the fair has been tired with Ihe midway now at the east of the nark This affords room for two more additional rides than usual Mr Mar shall said The fair kicks off Friday at p with the midway in full swing The heavy horse pull is slated for followed by the an nual variety show and Miss Acton Fall Fair contest at This year headlining the show With Brian Perkins of radio as master of ceremonies performers will be Ron Leonard Billy Meek William Brothers Mary Lou Col lini Alex Johnny Main and the All Star Trio Ontario Minister of Lome Henderson will officially open the fair So far there are no entries for the Miss contest but organizer Maggie Hall bays is usual Most of the contestants forward lalcr this week or next week Judges for this popular portion of the show are Donna of the professional modelling course a I Sheridan College Marilyn Kane of CKLM radio in who has her own talk show and John Hardy of CIIML Ham Prizes are still flowing In for the winner who will compete in the Miss Sweetheart of the Fairs contest at Ihe Canadian National Exhibition In Toronto next August Spot on Park opens Friday evening as well and operates unlit Saturday even Saturday is an actionpacked day with gates opening at 9 a The light horse show lakes place at 1 a m with the Eng llsh show at the same time It will also be held Sunday at noon The cattle show will be held at 11 a and again Sunday at noon The heavy horse show commences at I pm The parade gels underway noon with the Alton Citizens Band the Dutch Boys Cadet Band from Kitchener and ihe Sand Hill Pipe Band The Legion is planning bring in bands but known There will also be floats decorated bicycles tricycles and doll buggies The popular baby show gets underway at in the arena The Old Fiddlers Contest slated forGpm already has IS entries Mr Mar shall said Organizers expect a good turnwith the show running until almost midnight Meanwhile he fall fair dance will be held at the Acton Curling Club with the B J Wright Dance Band Gates open Sunday at noon Attractions will be a swine show a pet show and waterball contest with area fire de partments competing all at 1 Fair goers can also see the dairy cattle show tractor pull English horse show western horse show and a poultry show The Acton Bull Dog tug of war team has challenged anyone who to take them on Entry forms are available at the fair office the Blue Goose Something new this year is western entertainment with Smllln Johnnie Shoe 1 to Mr Marshall said the Man itoba entertainer was engaged to offer the residents of Acton something to do In case of rain as was the case last year As usual throughout the three days of the fair there will be hail and field ex as well as food concession booths and the poultry building The Acton Sabres hockey team will once again be providing the security for the weekend event Fun on the midway iralyflfliHflHHHHlaHE A li 1 A 1 It A carriage for a