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Huron Expositor, 2014-09-03, Page 1010 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Seaforth welcomes the 169th Fall Fair Whitney South Huron Expositor The changing of the leaves and the onset of cooler weather can only mean one thing, the Seaforth Fall Fair will soon be here. Heading into its 169th year, the fair will once again take over the Agriplex grounds Sept. 11 to 14 with this year's theme, Harvest Bounty. Organizer Angela Eckert hopes this year's festivities will draw in residents, eager for a taste of homegrown tal- ent and tradition. "When I was a kid, it was always great to participate and experience the fair," she said, adding how excited she would get, seeing the mid- way getting set up year after year. "I used to run around the grounds, and especially visit the Roundhouse to see how my projects had placed, I just wanted to take in eve- rything I could." This year the midway will be replaced by a Kids fun zone, something the Ag Soci- ety hopes will help bring in more kids. "We really want to see people come out to have a good time with their fami- lies," said Eckert. "We want the fair to be something eve- ryone remembers and appreciates, something that will create memories for people through the years." The Fall Fair will kick off Thurs., Aug. 11 with judging on homecraft youth exhibits, grains and the Perth -Huron Breeders Parish Jersey show at noon, with the Ambassador dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the Senior Ambassador com- petition and Citizenship Awards. Students from St. James and Seaforth Public Schools will take part in educational dis- plays and demonstrations on the Friday, including a Man Sci- ence Show. Crystal Whyte, education coordinator hopes the day will not only be enlightening for the kids, but teachers as well. "The day is about getting kids to leam more about rural life," she said. "We want to get them excited about where their food comes from and the role agri- culture plays in their lives. If we can get the teachers excited as well, the students will have a great time For Whyte, having kids expe- rience more of the outdoors is something near and dear to her heart. "It's my ultimate goal, to get the kids outside;' she explained, adding how important it is for young people in rural commu- nities to have farm experiences. "For example, when they see the chicks for the first time hatching it's unbelievable, and for some people, even the teachers, it's something they don't see regularly." The day will feature a num- ber of exhibits, as well as a scav- enger hunt, cavengerhunt, which Whyte hopes will get the students excited about learning. "It's not only meant to be educational, but fun as well," she said, going on to explain how important it is for kids to not only attend, but also partici- pate in the fair's competitions. 'A lot of itis about tradition, but if you can get kids to enter stuff they get a real sense of enjoy- ment from seeing their accomplishments and trying newthings" The Fall Fair parade will take place Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m., and travel down Main Street to the fairgrounds. Residents have been encour- aged this year to build their own floats, something the society hopes will add to the festivities. An exciting edition this year will be a concert by Canadian countrymusic singer and song- writer Leah Daniels, who will play the Seaforth Agriplex Sat- urdaynight Local Perth County band Into Existence will open the show, which starts at 9 p.m. Daniels is an independent recording artist, originally from Uxbridge, Ont., and has been nominated twice for the Cana- dian Music Association Awards Interactive Artist of the Year. In her small town Ontario upbringing, Leah Daniels was surrounded by music. Through yodelling with her grandfather and being schooled on classic rock by a favorite uncle, Leah developed an appreciation for a wide range of music. This, plus her undeniable energy, helped establish Leah's distinct sound that blends country, pop and everything in-between. Tickets for the show can be purchased for $15 in advance, or $20 at the door, and will be a 19+ show. Vendors will sell and display everything from the furry to the feathery, admission is free and food booth will be open for breakfast For more information on the Seaforth Fall Fair, as well as a schedule of events, visit sea- forthagriculturalsociety.on.ca or contact the Ag Society at 519-527-1321. ANNOUNCEMENT Seaforth H�iron Expositor Glenn Iverson Jeffrey Rowe The Seaforth Huron Expositor has commissioned these sales representatives to undertake a special subscription drive for the Huron Expositor. They will present a special offer and will be calling on your homes to offer year-round reading of this newspaper at substantial savings over the newstand. Joe Waltherr Michael Ross This offer is NOT available at the Huron Expositor Office.