The good, old Parham Fair - August 27, 28, 29

Aug 19, 2010

Now in its 118th year, the Parham Fair i for many continues to be a finest representation of everything that a good old-fashioned fair should be, attracting on average over 3000 visitors over three days.

This year president John Waddingham of Godfrey recalled attending the fair when he first moved back to the area and remembers “absolutely falling in love with it.” For him it’s the “same kind of fair I remember growing up with and because it has something for everyone, it does a great job in bringing the whole community together.”

This fair is offering all of the staples that participants and visitors have come to know and love. For the agricultural enthusiasts there is the heavy horse and wheeler pull draws, along with the horse, cattle and poultry shows. For rodeo enthusiasts the western games and races. Animals lovers can watch the reptile and various pet shows. For kids there is the finger lickin' fair fare, the midway, countless games including the Tug-O-War and for music lovers a line up of bands including Jim Patterson Band from Kingston, the Parham Gospel Singers and on Friday night the beloved Ambush will once again open up the fair. For gardeners, bakers and crafters the Palace as usual will be the place to be where literally hundreds of entries in a wide array of categories will no doubt cram every nook and cranny.

Back by popular demand will be the greased pig competition, a favorite with the youngsters; the lawn mower races, which this year will be held in the main ring and of course Sunday's ever popular Demolition Derby.

New this year will be a display by the OPP, and organizers are also bringing back the all day volleyball tournament. This year organizers are making entry forms easier to access and they can now be found online at www.parhamfair.ca

Organizers are still in need of volunteers and anyone who has even just one hour of time to spare is encouraged to get involved.

For those new to the area the Parham Fair is an especially memorable introduction to the area and one that you will not soon forget.

This year’s fair will take place on August 27, 28 and 29th with opening ceremonies beginning on Friday at 6:45pm. For a full schedule of events please visit www.parhamfair.ca