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Best in Show at 1993 Durham Central Fair The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, August 27,1994 3 142nd Fair Starts Sept. 8th wr ; , ^ a *#, t* Livestock shows are just one of the many activities taking place at the Orono Fair. This year, the fair runs from September 8 to 11. Grand Opening ! Sep 10th @ 10:00am off all Greenware 307c O on grand opening day off all Greenware grand opening I V/ /O week Sep 12 to 17 Come have some coffeé and cake with us and stock up on your greenware! Sign Up for Day Seminars ' " " ' ' Nov 5 x ^ ^ ^ Oct 1 Spring Plate You will team • Antiquing • Shading • Blending Register by Sep 17 $45 . Sgraffltolng You wlH team • Sgraffito • Underglaze • Sponging Register by Oct 22 $40 . Dec 3 Canadian Old World Santa You will team • Antiquing • Dry Brushing Register by Nov 19 - $45 „ 164 Base Line Rd. E. Bowmanville 697-3073 Ceramics Mon, Wad, Fri Sat: 10-5:30Tue, Thur: 10-9 This promotion is not valid inconjuntion with other promotions ®®®®®®®®®®§® 5 SUMMER CLEARANCE G/T Qualifiée s Street-Ready Performance and Style • All-season tread with a high mileage performance compound • S speed-rated for high-speed performance • Installation • Balancing • Alignment Check • Valve Stems • No Scrap Tire Charge g FREE 1 From Page One cieties take root in the early 19th century. But, -as transportation became became more sophisticated and the economy gradually moved away ' from an agricultural base, they were melded into one. In 1932, the Bowmanville Bowmanville Fair was the last to be folded folded into the Durham Central Fair, making it the only fair in the municipality. municipality. The Village of Orono is the home of the Durham Central Fair and is easily accessible from Highway 401 by following Highway 115/35 north about 10 kilometres. Orono is one of the few villages within 70 kilometres kilometres of Toronto that has been untouched untouched by "urban sprawl." A two- block walk to Main Street from the fairgrounds while visiting the fair is well worthwhile. Durham Central Fair is always held the week following LabourDay. Durham Central Fair is always held the week following Labor Day. This year, it takes place from September September 8 to 11. Many events at the fair have remained unchanged from the first show in 1852. The red ribbons ribbons are still handed out for the best animal in its class and the cooks still vie for the red ribbon that depicts the best apple pie or chocolate cake. School children are very involved in entering the special classes for their age group. A 120-page booklet listing listing all the classes and prizes is printed printed annually and distributed to interested interested participants. The fair opens on September 8 at 5 p.m. when the gates open. The Opening Ceremony is at 7. p.m. Bill Stockwell, Clarington's Chief Administrative Administrative Officer and past Chief General Manager of the Canadian National Exhibition, will officially open the fair. The same evening, patrons patrons can watch the Fair Pageant where an Ambassador will be chosen chosen to represent the Society for the coming year. For the more rugged type, the Hell Drivers will put on their show in front of the grandstand. grandstand. It features a car being shot from a cannon. Those more agriculturally-oriented agriculturally-oriented will want to see the dairy cattle being judged in the show bam. Friday is Children's Day. a unique agreement with the school board allows the local public school children the opportunity to attend the fair as part of their school day. Each teacher is in charge of their class and the students compete in many events. The midway operator even agrees to shut down the rides until the events are over. Old Time Fiddle contest and a Demolition Derby are evening events. Various Horse Shows and Beef Shows are staged all day Saturday, when a huge parade arrives at noon. A Car Show and Heritage Farm Show will participate in the parade and be on the grounds all day. Saturday Saturday will end with a Fair Dance in the arena for the older set and a "Battle of the Bands" on the grandstand grandstand for the younger crowd. The Hunter Show starts early Sunday. Rabbit judging starts at 9 a.m. and sheep judging is at 1 p.m. Harness racing with para mutual betting, a pet show and country and western jamboree round out the rest of the day. Many other events too numerous to mention are ongoing throughout the fair. 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