Georgetown Fall Fair

This weekend, an event is taking place that has many times over the last 164 years. It is the latest edition of the Georgetown Fall Fair.
Fall Fairs serve to remind us of the rich agricultural history we have had here in Halton. For those who decide to check out the animals or the agriculture education tent they can see how our farmers would look forward to these events to not only showcase what they had grown. But also to learn about new innovations and machinery that were coming out to make their lives easier, and the crops more productive.


While some of that may be gone the small group of organisers who put the fair together always make sure that there is a educational and agricultural component to the weekend. On the Friday is the agricultural Education day and hundreds of school children come to the grounds to see and learn more about farming. As our country has become more urbanised, some children do not realise where milk comes from, or how much milk a cow can give. Some of the agricultural events were a rabbit show for 4-H achievement day, milking demonstrations, homecrafts, crop judging, Kids crafts, Heavy Horse Show, truck pull and a kiddie tractor pull.
A popular event is always the demolition derby on Saturday night. It draws thousands of people there for the sheer thrill of smashing metal and driving skill. During the day the main stage has a variety of acts for people of all ages.

We lost a generation in Canada where we forgot about our roots. When we looked to imports for lower price instead of looking for food grown by our neighbours. The difference in flavour and quality is worth it. While people are now recognising the benefits of local food, we need to stay in touch with our rural roots. To try and understand why farming is a tough business, but so beneficial to our economic and social well being. Fall Fairs like Georgetown, Acton, Milton and Erin all help us stay connected.