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FFAUTR, Port Perry Fair set to roll out the carpet for its 150th anniversary This year’s Port Perry Fair marks an incredible milestone. As one _ part of today’s Fairs here in Scugog. The Port Perry Fair was the first of the oldest Agricultural Fairs in Ontario, this year the event will to hold a Black and White (Holstein Cattle) show in Canada and it is celebrate its 150th anniversary. This banner year will be commem- still one of the largest outside the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Beef orated by holding all the usual traditional Cattle and a Beef auction provide considerable events and a return to an old time favourite, interest as does the Harness Racing schedule. the Fair Parade. The traditions of the Homecraft and Junior Fair de will competitions and displays continue to attract both the young and the older members of the commu- nity. Music also plays a major part in the program In recent years, the fair has made an effort to attract visitors with a variety of other activities in- cluding visiting musicians and groups. The demoli- tion derby, and the midway provide a source of fun and excitement for the younger folk. Visitors will even have a chance to watch bull riding! This year Ro and the Boys and Aaron Pritchett will be among the musical groups entertaining. They will be performing on Sunday night. The Fair begins on Saturday with the Parade and continues through Sunday and Labour Day Monday September 4. Admission fees are; $8.00 for adults, and $4.00 for children ages 5 to 13. Children under 4 are free. Further information can be obtained at 905-985-0962. The p: y Saturday, Sept 2 at 4:30 and proceed down Queen Street, led by the OPP Golden Helmets. Immediately after the parade, the opening ceremonies at the Fair Grounds will be followed by the Tractor Pull. The Port Perry Fair has a long and colour- ful history. As farms make way for huge sub- divisions, particularly in the Greater Toronto area, agriculture is rapidly disappearing from the landscape. Yet, here in Scugog, farming is still the primary land user and will con- tinue to do so for many generations into the future. This factor supports the optimism of the Directors of the Port Perry Fair in their presentation of our Agricultural Heritage as a major part of the Fair. Events for boys have been a part of the fair since its inception. Ladies and girls displays Thanks to so many hard working volunteers Port and competitions were initiated as early as A " Perry Fair continues to grow and prosper with a 1855. Indeed so many of the events held in the var neoen| a inet rier sn ing ot Por bright future ahead. first fairs are still an essential and important Perry Fair. By Paul Arculus Pore Panty Fair - the Wey We Ware \ort'’s) Caen coat \Wethave'sale sum TAYLOR FORD jure tone eter atom) 20 FOCUS - Aucusr 2006 focus@observerpub.ca