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It’s fair time!

The 121st edition of the South Mountain Fair runs August 15-18, and this year features a new, enhanced children’s program as one of the most exciting additions to the festivities.

“The Kids Mountain of Fun”, made possible through a Celebrate Ontario grant, will take place on the fair grounds in a brand new entertainment tent.

Lil John and  Stretch the Clown, with car and scooter will have two shows Saturday and Sunday and Cindy Cook from Polka Dot Door will have two stage shows on Sunday.

Little Ray’s Reptiles, Vanderlaand’s Barnyard Zoo and Tribek Inflatables will provide fun activities for kids of all ages.

Sunday will feature a parade of International/Farmall tractors and equipment at noon.

Sam Simm’s was the first IH dealer in this area and the South Mountain Fair is dedicating this parade to the Simm’s Family.

Top notch entertainment featured this year includes Georgette Jones, the only daughter of the late George Jones and Tammy Wynette, performing with Fred Ducharme and Ninth Line on Friday night. 

Saturday’s entertainment includes Country Roots in the afternoon and High Valley taking the stage at 8 p.m. Landmark will keep the music going until closing at 1 a.m. 

Fred Ducharme and Ninth Line will return Sunday along with some special guests to entertain until Texas native Mark Chesnutt takes the stage at 4 p.m.

The Western Horse Show is back with their NBHA show on Saturday and Western Games fair show on Sunday.

Other events such as the poultry, heavy horse, miniature horse and saddle, plus Farmers Olympics, Jr. Farmers Olympics, Greasy Pig, Wife Carrying Competition, as well as Simmental and Angus cattle show will be sure the entertain spectators of all ages.

Don’t miss the renowned demolition derby Friday evening, as well as all the other agricultural exhibits that continue to make South Mountain Fair “The Best Fair Deal Around.”

Tickets are $20 each day with Thursday half price day.

The $20 admission is an all-inclusive price including midway rides and entertainment in the big tent.

New this year, is a $10 admission ticket which does not give you access to the rides or the entertainment tent. Weekend passes are available for $50.

Free rough camping is available.

Check out the website at www.southmountainfair.ca

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Canada Day is fast approaching and the organizing committee for the Morrisburg celebration has lots of activities planned.

The July 1st festivities will take place, for the most part, at Earl Baker Park in Morrisburg. Kickoff to the day’s events  will begin at 11 a.m. with a special message from Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry MP Guy Lauzon. 

According to committee member Tracey Veinotte, “we’re trying to reinvent Canada Day by offering different activities for different interests.”

For the very young, there is an Ontario Early Years’ station from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. In addition, there will be a petting zoo and amusement rides. 

Keith Robinson, another committee member, pointed out that this year the petting zoo, sponsored by Riverside Recreation, will be bigger than last year.

This year’s amusement park will include rides for teens as well as for the younger children.

A new and exciting addition for teens is Mobile GamerZ, which features a mobile video game theatre that houses cutting-edge gaming consoles, 3D displays, and the most popular multi-player age-appropriate game titles. The plan for Canada Day is to set up a tournament for those interested in exercising their gaming capabilities.

Also new to the Canada Day celebration for 2012 is the Morrisburg Market, a farmers and artisans market with a little bit of everything. 

From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., there will be vendors on hand selling a variety of products including the typical freshly grown fruits and vegetables, pickles, preserves, and freshly baked goods. Also available will be gluten-free baked goods, artwork, sewing, jewelry, assorted organic products, pottery, alpaca yarn-pillows-duvets along with artist James Bently who will be doing portraits on site.

The Morrisburg and District Lions and Leos are holding a bike decorating contest with judging to take place at 11 a.m. 

The Lions will host an all-day barbecue beginning at 11 a.m. that will include hamburgers, hotdogs and sausages.

Several local musicians will be sharing their talent with live music from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m.

The Junior B’s will be running an on-site BINGO tent from noon until 4 p.m. 

The Morrisburg Legion will be offering a barbecue and games from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. as well as karaoke from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the legion.

In addition, the St. Mary’s Church has organized a Lobsterfest.

For those interested in history, John Carruthers will be on site manning a War of 1812 display from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

For anyone interested in machines and equipment, there will be an equipment exhibition from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Dog lovers who enjoyed last year’s Hilltop K9 Agility demonstration are in luck as, once again, dogs of all kinds will be on site at 12:30 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. to showcase their talents.

Topping off the day’s festivities will be the annual fireworks display. The committee’s fundraising efforts have provided the money that is required to create a  longer, bigger and better fireworks display this year.

Currently, the group is selling tickets for a draw that is the final fundraiser for Canada Day 2012.

Tickets are still available for purchase at the Canadian Tire checkout counters daily. Also, a ticket sale table will be set up at Earl Baker Park on Canada Day where tickets will be available until the draw at 4 p.m. 

Draw prizes include gift certificates from: $750 from Canadian Tire; $500 from Valu-mart; $200 from Giant Tiger; $100 from Ultramar; and, $100 from Home Hardware.

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