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Milford Fair – old-fashioned fun all day Saturday

Milford-Fair-2013The Milford Fair, re-established after the Second World War, is a real expression of ‘rural roots’, notes Charlie Vincent, a member of its board. “There’s nothing fancy about it. We work hard at keeping it old-fashioned, while adding a few new things every year.” The fair theme this year is a salute to the history of the fair as a foundation for its future.

Fair day is Saturday, Sept. 14 with the grounds opening at 10 a.m.; the opening parade at 11 a.m. and the official opening at noon, followed by the citizenship awards. Most displays and activities open at 11:30 a.m. and end at 5p.m. with the closing of the fair.

Everybody is invited to participate in the parade. Meet at the former South Marysburgh school at 10:30 a.m. to form up.

The Milford Fairgrounds is about five miles south of Picton. See milfordfair.pbworks.com for map.

Fairground admission –   Adults $3; high school students $1; elementary school students and children under five free of charge.

As a “kick-off” to the fair, there’s a Square Dance on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the fairground shed starting at 7 p.m. Cash barbeque at 6 p.m. Country dancing, with live band (Wolfe Island Revelers) and Lorraine Sutton as caller.  Admission is $5 each or $10 for a family.

On Fair Day, Saturday, Sept. 14:
•   8 -10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at Fairgrounds.  Adults $6,  children to 8 years old $4
•   Food Both (near shed) open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•   The opening parade starts at 11 a.m., featuring bands, floats, antique and classic
•   automobiles, farm machinery, horses, clowns, kids – and prizes.  Anyone wishing to join in should be at the former South Marysburgh school ground (the western edge of Milford) by 10:30 a.m. to register. Parade winners will be posted at the Information Booth at 2 pm.
•   Entertainment by the parade  bands starts at the Fairgrounds’ outdoor stage at 11:30 a.m., continues after the citizenship awards, and is followed by local entertainers on stage
•   The Fair’s official opening is at  noon, followed by the annual citizenship awards.
•   There’ll be plenty for things for the kids: there’s a fishpond and a chance to build woodcraft items under adult supervision starting at 12:30 p.m.; pumpkin and face painting, both starting at 1 p.m.; and games and races starting at 2 p.m..
•   There will be “country competitions”, too, with vegetables, fruits, grains, flowers, cooking, arts, and crafts in the shed. Judging of displays begins at 10:00 a.m. and the displays open to the public at 11:30 a.m.
•   Bingo begins at 1 p.m. at Bredin Hall
•   The ever-popular dog show starts at 1 p.m. at the west corner of the Shed.
•   More animals will be on display, in the petting zoo, starting at 12:30 p.m.
•   The Garden Tractor Pull will start at 2:00 p.m. at the South Field.
•   Men and Women’s Log  Sawing, Women’s Nail-driving, Men’s Weight Throw at 2:30 pm
•   Horseshoe Tournament at 2:30 pm at the South Field.
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  1. The Milford Fair Shed Dance is THURSDAY, September 12th.
    County Live has the date right (12th) but the day of the week wrong in its article on the Milford Fair this Saturday. Come and dance the night away, and have a burger!

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