Maddie Field Green | Aug 19, 2015


The Parham Fair is all set for this weekend starting tomorrow, Friday Aug. 21 at 5:30pm with the opening ceremonies and running until Sunday, Aug. 23 in the afternoon with the Demolition Derby to end the weekend with a bang. Cost of admission is $5 a day for Friday and Saturday, with children 12 and under free. Admission to the Derby on Sunday is $10. Ride All Day Bracelets for the Saturday Midway rides are $22 when purchased ahead of time at the Parham General Store - Hope's Place. They are $33 when purchased at the fair, so it pays to be early.

The Parham Fair is a great place to take a family, and show off your musical talents, crops, art and animals! If you wish to enter your pet into the pet show, registration starts at 5pm Friday night before the opening ceremonies.

Bands set to play Friday night are Gilbert Riddell’s old time country band, Old Habits, at 7pm and rock band, HD Supply, at 8:30pm. Saturday bands are local country/rock stars One Busted Ego and country music aficionado Shawn McCullough.

There are contests to be entered for every age and hobby, including but not limited to: crafts, art, knitting, singing, quilting and children’s writing. For gardeners bring your vegetables, fruits, grains, flowers, pumpkins and herbs to see if you can win bragging rights. Do you cook? There are contests available for Honey, Maple Syrup, Jams, Jellies, Bottled Goods and Baking so come out and show them what you’ve got.

The weekend promises to be sunny and warm. Bring your lawn chairs for the shows, park your cars for free at the liberty of Darryl & Gail Fox and Randy McCullough, and get ready for local charm and great entertainment.

The Parham Fair has been celebrating local talent and farmers for 123 years, so come and show your support! For more information visit www.parhamfair.ca

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