News & Updates

04Feb 2019 by Callise Foerter

Amateur Photography Advanced List for 2019 – Check it out!

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Just in case you see that perfect shot - we wanted to let you in on our Photography List early! SECTION 17- Amateur Photography All new exhibitors’ FIRST year membership is FREE!!! RULES: All items must be the work of the exhibitor and done within the past two yearsAll pictures must be suitably mounted on whited Bristol board backgroundPhotos must be 4” x 6” unless stated otherwiseSingle photo-mounting to be approx. ½” larger than photoTwo photos-mounting to be approx. 8” x 11” total sizeOnly one item per class per exhibitorName, Address, and phone number must be on the back of the item to ensure safe return if necessaryEntries not suitable for family viewing will not be judged or displayed NOTE: MOUNTING WILL BE TAPED FOR DISPLAY. OLD WORK WILL BE…
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02Oct 2018 by Warren Grein

Share the Wealth Lottery Winners

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Cathy Burgess $300 Don Robertson $200 Greg Crispin $100 This year was the 1st year that all 1000 tickets available were SOLD! Thank you all for your support of the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair. The winner of the $300 Donna Charters Memorial bursary will be announced at the Norwell Secondary School commencement Nov 2/18.
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16Jan 2018 by Callise Foerter

We’re starting our STRATEGIC PLAN!

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The Harriston-Minto Ag. Society has decided to start the process to build a strategic plan for their organization moving forward. A core committee has gathered to lead the charge & they are ready to go. In the next few months, there are going to many opportunities for you to provide feedback on our society & our fair event. If you are interested in getting involved or sitting on one of our strategic planning focus groups please send us an email at hello@harristonmintofair.ca The future of the FALL FAIR starts with you...
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21Aug 2017 by Callise Foerter

Let’s Play Picture Bingo for CANADA 150!

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Only 25 days until FAIR TIME! Grab Your Cameras, Kids! Get out into the country & snap some pictures of the items below. Complete one row & bring it to the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair to get free “CANADA” swag. Only 150 available… Download here [pdf-embedder url="http://www.harristonmintofair.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/picture.bingo_.pdf" title="picture.bingo"]
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31Jul 2017 by Callise Foerter

Changing Things Up At The 2017 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair

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Good  things are happening at the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair on September 15, 16 and 17.  Besides all the new attractions, exhibits and trade show participants will be ready for viewing as usual Friday at 6 pm.  The fair will officially open Friday at 7 pm in the Main Arena followed by the popular pie and pork auctions and the Lawn Mower Races outside at the derby site.   In the auditorium, Val E. Joy  will be entertaining the youngsters with her clown show.   New on Saturday will be a Ball Hockey tournament for ages 8-10, 11-13 and 14-16.  Also new is the Bubbleology Show, Movie Night at the Crown Theatre for the children and for the adults,  local band Big Wheels will be entertaining at Pub Night in the auditorium.…
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10Mar 2017 by Callise Foerter

Get Your Craft on in 2017! | Craft List Now Available

Classes, Fairbooks
SECTION 14 – CRAFTS All new exhibitors first year membership FREE! Directors/Associate Directors: Tami Ross 519-338-3917, E. Ross, C. Kuipers, B. Simpson, B. Small, J. Scholten, S, Burt, B. Wade, A. Bieman. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE THE HANDCRAFTED WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR 2017 Theme: Century And a'Half of Rural Life RULES: General rules and regulations for exhibitors is printed near the front of this book. Homecraft Division rules are printed prior to Section 10 of this book. Only new and up to date work judged, and the entry must be the handy work of the named exhibitor. Please properly secure tag to the item-if multiple items are requested for the same class, each item must have a secure tag with identifying letters, symbols or colour to group them. Example, A,…
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