Fall is here!
We are so fortunate to live in a region that has ample foliage that really showcases the changing of the leaves and farms with pumpkins galore. The atmosphere is autumn overload in these parts!
This Villager may live for summer, but fall is a close second on the seasonal list of favourites. In our region, the last month boasted multiple Fall Fairs across the region. Of course, we had to get in the on the action. While we couldn’t attend EVERY fair this year, we have made a point to try new ones each year.
Last year, we hit up the Coldwater Fall Fair. It has been running since 1893! This is one of the biggest events to happen in the village and it is a whole weekend affair! Midway rides, vendors, seeing the farmers in action, the demolition derby and MORE! Coldwater goes big for this event and it is truly a community affair!
This year, we opted to check out the Orillia Fall Fair! Beautiful sunny weather on September 8th and 9th made for a great event, which were the same days as the Severn Bridge Fall Fair and 18 other fairs across the province. Orillia hosted their event at ODAS Park, alongside the Farmer’s Market.
This was the 173rd event, which is actually older than the city of Orillia itself. The Fair has run for every year except 2020 as a result of the pandemic and during World War II- talk about longevity! Event organizers were disappointed this year to not be able to offer a midway due to the exorbitant cost of $100,000. However, it was still a fantastic, fun, family outing. There was free face painting, a birds of prey educational session, the demolition derby, countless vendors, and many delicious treats. The Exhibitors’ Hall featured floral arrangements, intricate and delicate quilts, freshly grown produce and children’s crafts…all displayed in the quest for a First Place Ribbon! The livestock are always a treat to see- baby cows are adorable! My kids loved seeing friends from the community and school. All in all, a beautiful weekend to be outdoors and supporting our local, small businesses and farmers.
For us, the Fairs represent some of the many reasons we love Simcoe North. The sense of community, the genuine excitement in the air, seeing kids having fun in a safe environment, and celebrating our farmers and agricultural societies.
Did you make it to a Fall Fair in your travels this autumn season? Next year, make sure you check out at least one of the several Fall Fairs in our region: Ramona, Severn Bridge, Orillia, Coldwater, and the Oro World’s Fair!
