Rain or shine, expect to have fun at Aberfoyle Fair

It’s going to be an action-packed weekend at the Aberfoyle Fall Fair on Sept. 5 and 6.

On Friday, admission is $7 for adults, $1 for ages 6 to 12 and free for those 5 and under.

Along with the midway and concessions, the local and area antique tractor pull begins at 7pm.

Fair day

On Saturday, admission is $10 for adults, $2 for ages 6 to 12, and free for those 5 and under. Both days offer free parking.

Saturday fair attractions

At 9:30am the children races begin – rain or shine.

At 10am, the fair market place opens, followed by the  Giant Pumpkin Contest (Ball Diamond) at 10:30am.

At 11am, the Relay Race begins at the ball diamond with a calf show elsewhere onthe grounds.

Live entertainment begins on the patio at 11:30am, while the noon hour marks the pet show in the ball diamond.

A Birds of Prey Flight Show will be happening at the ball diamond grass area at 12:30pm, while the Loonie in the Straw Contest takes place at the ball diamond at 1pm.

Don’t forget to register the youngsters for the Junior Tractor pedal pull at 2pm. A heavy horse show will also be happening – but is not a competition.

Later on, at 3:30pm expect more fun and excitement with bale throwing, nail hammering and log sawing contests at the ball diamond.

Most of the day wraps up around 4:30pm as the buildings close to the public with participants collecting their entries between 4:45 and 5pm.

Saturday night event

The Puslinch Hall comes to life at 8pm with a Puslinch Country Squires Dance.

Advance admission is $12.50 while the cost at the door is $15.

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