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The 164th Annual Middleville Agricultural Fair

The 164th Annual Middleville Agricultural FairThe Middleville Agricultural Society was formed in 1851 to help farmers improve their farming practices. It ordered pure and reliable seeds in bulk for its members, and imported purebred rams to boost the quality of local sheep and wool. In 1883, the Society purchased the fairground property and built the large Exhibition Hall. In 1902, the Temperance Society added a meeting hall, now used as a dining hall.

Since 1851 in September the Middleville Agricultural Society have organized the Middleville Fair as a fall celebration of rural life.

Agriculture is the main focus of the Fair, with animal, flower, fruit and vegetable exhibits and competitions. Crafts, baking and preserving, and heritage displays of antique machinery and household items, as well as old fashioned games and races for the children, fill out the day. There is a ham and bean luncheon, and fair day ends with the renowned homecooked turkey dinner. Come join us!

Saturday Sept. 19th

The 164th Annual Middleville Agricultural Fair
The Tradition Continues

Admission: $5 per person, Children 10 years of age and younger are free.

Special prizes are awarded for the following categories:

Most Recently Married Couple

Longest Married Couple

Eldest Person

Youngest Child

New Exhibitor with the most points in the fair

Please register for these special prizes with the Secretary at the Office before 5:00 p.m.

Parking
No parking on the grounds, except for the livestock trailers

Handicap parking will be available on the south side of the Wolfe Grove Road, just outside the fairgrounds, as marked

General parking will be available where marked. A complimentary wagon ride will bring guests to and from the parking area.

Fair Highlights

8:30 AM Judging of Hall Exhibits (Doors to these exhibits will not open until all judging is complete. Usually around 11 AM)

10:00 AM Fair Opens

Light Horse Show

Heavy Horse Show

11:00 Pet Show (By the Fire Hall)

Judging of Cattle, Swine, Poultry and Sheep

11:30 Vegetable Racing (By the Fire Hall)

11:30 – 1:00 Home-cooked Ham and Bean Lunch in the Dining Hall

$9 Adult; $5 Children 8 years and under

1:00 Teddy Bear Show

1:30 North Lanark 4H achievement Program – Sheep

3:00 Dinner Tickets on Sale in Office

4:30 Turkey Supper

Numbered tickets, served in order

$13 Adult; $8 Children 8 years and under”

Lanark County Harvest Festival at Beckwith Park

ceThe Lanark County Harvest Festival is an all day event featuring local talent from all corners of Lanark County. Join us Sunday, September 7 from 11am-4pm.

At the festival you’ll find local farm produce, crafts made by local artisans, food seminars, children’s activities, workshops, local musicians and more. Followed by the Harvest Church Supper at 4pm, $12 a person.

For more information visit the Lanark County Harvest Festival website.