| Aug 07, 2025

It is no secret that the Parham Fair suffered a financial setback early this year when its reserve funds went missing. The matter is still before the courts, but the fair board was supported by local individuals and businesses so it could get back on its feet, in time for this year’s fair to go off as planned.

“Everyone came together to help us out, and that has given us extra energy as a board to come together and put the fair on this year,” said Haley Rose, President of the Parham Agricultural Society, this week.

“It has been a bit harder to do our regular fundraising after going to the community to recover our losses, but finances are not a problem for us. We could always use more volunteers, however,” she said.

The Fair is running on one day this year, Saturday, August 16th, from 9am to 10pm. In recognition of the community support, entry this year is by donation instead of a fixed $10 price.

The Palace opens at 9am, with all the judging taking place the day before, and the vendor fair, as well as the traditional Saturday morning Cattle Show, will start up at the same time.

Fair games are set to start at 1pm, the Children’s show is set for 4:30pm, and the horse draw is the Saturday evening feature, starting at 7pm. 

Music this year will run through the afternoon and into the evening. Performers include: Audrey Bateman, Marc Giroux, The Togs, Riley Merrigan, and Shawn Mccullough and friends.

There will be fair food available, and three of the best food trucks in the area, Beaver Tails, 38 Special from Harrowsmith, and Sydenham’s JP Weirdoughs Pizza.

The beer tent features local beer from the Local Brewer, Harrowsmith Brewing Company and Kick and Push Brewery, as well as regionally sourced cider and wine.

While the demolition derby is not running this year, a new antique car show is on tap, and it will include an audience choice prize for best car.

Rain or shine, the resilient Parham Fair is back, undaunted by time or circumstance

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