HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2015-09-09, Page 1818 News Record • Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Warm days greeted the Bayfield fair
Doug Yeo
Special to the News Record
Memories are all that
remain of the 159th Bayfield
Fair held on August 14-16
with its theme "Blue Jeans
and Machines': Increased
crowds with many more
children entered the
grounds of the fair during
the three days and warm
weather greeted everyone.
The opening with Art Ben-
nett acknowledged the 100
year history of 4-H in
Ontario on Friday evening.
Richard Fitoussi judged the
ribs cook off this year and
declared The Docks as the
overall winner. Second place
went to the Ashwood Inn
and third place ribbon went
to the Albion.
Many people took part in
the golf cart challenge with
only one blindfolded driver
going off course into the
fence. Their able sighted
partner must have been
misunderstood in their
instructions as to where to
drive. A steady stream of
people took part in the ax
and knife throwing and
they admired the accuracy
of the members who
brought the equipment as a
demonstration.
The parade had many
machines this year from
antique tractors to decorated
bikes.
The Bayfield Agricultural
Society president, Jentje
Steenbeek, homecraft pres-
ident, Jean Dunn, and
Seaforth ambassador,
Amber Brodie, enjoyed
their luxurious drive along
the parade route in a 1952
packard. There were many
white -dressed 4-H exhibi-
tors presenting their skills
with their dairy calves or
sheep. They keep the 100
year tradition active and
alive.
Visitors heard the Com-
missioners Own Pipes &
Drums and the Clinton Pipe
Band play following the
parade in the
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fairgrounds. They were
entertained by Dick Joiner, a
magician, who had the big
tent almost filled with spec-
tators. The dog agility show
drew people out of the tent
to watch several energetic
dogs perform. Racing
through the obstacle course
was a crowd favourite. The
dunk tank gathered an
enthusiastic following
thanks to the volunteering of
mayor Tyler Hessel, radio
personality Fadi Didi, and
councillor Bill Whetstone.
The three men were good
sports about encouraging
the marksmanship of those
willing to try to unseat them
as they sat above a tank of
cold water.
The exhibits filled the
arena. The handcraft section
had certainly an increase in
exhibits. Quilts and items
filled the tables and display
behind. There were some
exceptional pieces of art
shown with sketches being
the main art form. Creativity
was evident in the children's
work and the woodworking
sections. Preserving local
food seems to be alive and
well if the culinary arts sec-
tion is any reflection as to
what is happening in the
area. The pet display build-
ing was a hive of interest for
all ages all days of the fair.
Woodcarving greeted people
at the gates and proved crea-
tivity even when carving was
done with a chainsaw.
In the evening fairgoers
had the opportunity to hear
the folk styled songs of Trent
Severn or experience the
excellent instrumental skills
of The Sadies.
On Sunday a community
church service was held to
give thanks and support a
regional organization -the
Queen's Bush Minis-
try. Parking was a premium
for the horse shows. Trailers
had to be parked along John
Avenue since there was not
enough room on the
grounds. Miniature horses,
heavy horses and Friesians
entertained and tried to cap-
ture a judge's attention.
The largest midway in a
long time provided rides for
not just the children. It was
reported that several adults
liked the rides as well. The
midway was a real spectacle
during the evening hours
with all its coloured lights.
All who attended the fair
take with them their own
personal memory of the
events. The directors like to
have feedback on what went
well, needed to be improved,
or things to consider next
year. They have provided a
way to get input by having
people go to the fair website,
click on "About the Fair" and
fill in the form under
feedback.
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