PAGE 10 THE ACTON MONTHLY VOLUME 1, ISSUE 10 A mix of new and old traditions expected for this year’s | 10th Acton Fall Fair While this year’s theme is “Fair is fowl and fowl is fair,” “I feel like I've been the luckiest man in Acton, to be there is definitely nothing “foul” about the upcoming _able to do this job and to work with the volunteers. I 110th Annual Acton Fall Fair. rose up. You're always second vice-president and then ‘ . . . first vice-president before you're president and I was Acton Agricultural Society President, Dave Somerville says he is optimistic about this year’s Fall Fair given last year’s great turnout following the pandemic. working my way up, and I got here a year earlier than I was supposed to... I stayed a couple years extra because of COVID. Personally, it has been a wonderful, “I'm quite optimistic. Last year was a good year, a lot of wonderful experience in my lifetime, and I am thankful people came back , and countless people told me how for the opportunity.” much they missed it and how glad they were to be back and see everybody... it was a good time and I think that will continue this year, too.” According to Somerville, the team of dedicated volunteer Fair Board members have been busy working all hours to bring special attractions and exhibits that fair-goers can look forward to when attending this year’s fair. “There’s something new every year and we like to go with what people like to do,” says Somerville. Some new additions for this year’s fair include a cornhole tournament and a special bird show which will be in honour of this year’s “fowl” theme, along with The 2023 edition of the Acton Fall Fair is taking place the traditional attractions such as the midway, Home- from September 15th to the 17th at Prospect Park. Craft Exhibit, and the horse & tractor pulls. For more details on event schedules, info on admission, This year marks the final year for Someryille’s term as and for updates, you can visit actonfallfair.ca, follow President and he reflects quite fondly on those years, _ the Acton Fall Fair on Facebook, or call the Acton despite some difficulties faced during the pandemic. Agricultural Society at 519-853-4699. Naomi Bedell R.M.T. ©)\ Deanna Wilson B.Sc. D.Ch. Foot Clinic & Registered Massage “a Therapy a Custom Orthotics 65 Mill Street East Please call for appointment Website Acton, ON 519-853-8557 actonhead2toe.com