Maberly Fair 2011

Jeff Green | Aug 25, 2011

Everything is Maple in Maberly this year

The 129th version of the Maberly Fair, which takes place on Saturday, August 27, is devoted to something that was as common in the local region back when the first Maberly Fair took place in 1882: maple syrup and maple sugar.

The fair is all about celebrating agricultural skills and skills and traditions, and about having a good time.

Although the fair gets underway at 9 a.m. when the light horse show starts up, it will really swing into gear when the parade starts at the new fire hall at 10:30. Matt Ellerbeck (the snake guy) will have a show at 11:30 while the Carleton Community band plays and a host of other events get underway.

Diagon Alley opens at noon, with maple displays and information, a farmers’ market and readings by Marilyn of Kingstonpsychic.com.

Once the judging of livestock and produce is complete and the ribbons are awarded, it will be time for the zucchini races (1:30) followed by a Tai Chi demonstration (2:00) and a performance by the Tebworth Brothers (3:00).

Cow Pie madness returns this year in the field behind the poultry palace at 4:00, and after al the awards are handed out, the fair supper will be served (4:30 until 7pm)

Admission to the fair is $5 for adults, $3 for 7 to 17-year-olds and under 7s are free.

Come out to the best little fair in Eastern Ontario.