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Perth Fair

In Perth Ontario Events   On August 24, 2009   15 Comments
tractor and car at the demolition derby - big ferris wheel in the distance

tractor and car at the demolition derby - big ferris wheel in the distance

The Perth Fair held at the Perth Fairgrounds every Labour Day weekend is a fun event for the whole family.  This year, see David Wilcox in concert on Saturday, September 5 at 8pm, and Tommy Cash on Sunday, September 6 at 7pm. Come enjoy the antique tractor pull, demolition derby, lawn mower races, parade, horse show, cattle show, poultry show, and competitions for giant pumpkins, tallest sunflower, largest unusual vegetable, eggs, maple syrup and honey. A great way to kick off the fall season!

For all the details on the Perth Fair visit www.perthfair.com

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Perth Farmers' Market – Food and Fun Workshops

In Perth Ontario Events   On August 13, 2009   Add A Comment
basket of veggies

a sampling of fresh tomatoes, peppers, carrots, greens, herbs and crafts from market vendors

Come to the Perth Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings from May to October – and now on Wednesday afternoons too – at the Crystal Palace beside the Tay River Basin. You’ll find plenty of fresh, local and organic food, including veggies, fruit, meat, baked goods, bread, preserves, maple syrup, flowers, sandwiches, soups and more! The market also features a variety of educational events for adults and children. On August 22, September 5, and September 12 several farmers will be leading workshops on food preserving and storing. Enjoy the summer harvest through the winter and learn about storing root vegetables, tomatoes, herbs, canning, pickling, and making cheese. For more information, visit Lanark Local Flavour.

cooking demo at the market

cooking demo and tasting at the market

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Heritage Brick & Stone Craft

In Perth Ontario Services   On August 10, 2009   Add A Comment

The fire is out, but the heat is on. It’s a comfortable way to drift into sleep at night, knowing you’ll be warm and safe.

This is no ordinary wood stove. When you have a Masonry Heater from Heritage Brick and Stone Craft in your home, you have far more than comfort and warmth. You have beauty. You have a work of art.

Thermal mass stoves have been around for centuries; but now, in the age of high fuel costs and environmental awareness, they are rapidly becoming a heat source of the times.

A Masonry Heater is 92 per cent efficient, doesn’t need much wood, and generates no wood-smoke emissions. It sounds perfect, and it is. It produces the gentle, consistent warmth of radiant heat without having to tear up your floors or build a new house to install it.

The wood in a Masonry Heater burns rapidly for an hour or two a day. After that, the warmth in the masonry mass is slowly and evenly distributed into your home for the next 12 to 24 hours depending on how well the home is insulated.

You have to see an example of the exquisite craftsmanship that goes into them. The craftsman is Colin Coveny, a mason with more than 30 years experience. He has been building his Masonry Heaters since 1990.

You can put your Masonry Heater on the main floor of your house and ask Colin to stylize it to suit your taste. You’ll find it will be a magnificent focal point. He adds interesting options: heated benches, for instance, and cook-stove tops, and hot water jackets.

It makes winter beautiful. You’ll never want to leave home.
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