OAAS News – Brampton Fall Fair
~ September 12th to 15th, 2024 ~
The Brampton Fall Fair, set for September 12th to 15th, 2024, is a dynamic event that brings together the best of rural traditions, thrilling entertainment, and community fun. Held annually, this fair is a much-anticipated highlight of the season, offering a wide range of activities and attractions that draw visitors from across the region.
At the heart of the Brampton Fall Fair is the bustling Midway, where fairgoers can enjoy classic carnival rides, games, and delicious treats. The Midway offers fun for all ages, with everything from gentle rides for the little ones to more exhilarating attractions for thrill-seekers.
One of the main Brampton Fall Fair attractions is the Demolition Derby, a high-energy event where cars crash and collide in a test of endurance and driving skill. Taking place over multiple days, this crowd-pleasing spectacle is a must-see for those who love action and excitement.
For those who appreciate the agricultural side of the fair, the Livestock Show is a significant highlight. Visitors can witness the region’s finest horses, cattle, poultry, and pigeons being showcased by proud farmers and 4-H members. These Brampton Fall Fair events celebrate the hard work and dedication of the agricultural community, offering a glimpse into the farming life that is an essential part of Brampton’s heritage.
The Rodeo is another major draw, featuring skilled cowboys and cowgirls competing in events like bull riding, barrel racing, and roping. This lively competition brings the spirit of the Wild West to Brampton Fall Fair, offering excitement and entertainment for the whole family.
Car enthusiasts will enjoy the Antiques and Classic Car Show, where beautifully restored vehicles from past decades are on display. The Dog Show is another popular event, highlighting the talents and training of a variety of breeds.
The Brampton Fall Fair Beer Garden provides a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a cold beverage, making it an ideal gathering place for friends and family to unwind after exploring the fair.
The Brampton Fall Fair is a celebration of community, tradition, and fun, making it an event not to be missed. The year’s fair theme is “Wagon Wheels & Ferris Wheels”. The Brampton Fall Fair has been a family fun event in Peel Region since 1853.
History of Agricultural Fairs
Fairs are almost as old as recorded history. There were two types of ancient fairs: trade shows and festivals. From the biblical “Fairs of Tyre” to Sturbridge Fair in medieval England, fairs were used as market places and carnivals. In the 1700’s the British crossed the agricultural improvement society with the traditional trade fair/carnival and agricultural fairs were born.
These agricultural fairs were transplanted to the colonies by the earliest British settlers. The concept of fairs soon flourished in agrarian North America. In Canada, the first agricultural society was formed in 1765 in Nova Scotia. Ontario followed suit in 1792 with the Agricultural Society of Upper Canada based at Niagara on the Lake. From the Ontario strongholds, the concept of agricultural fairs spread west with the first settlers.
After a few false starts, the system of agricultural societies and their fairs spread all over Ontario in the 1800’s. They were organized by county and township and at one time numbered over 500 in Ontario alone. While agricultural societies used many methods (of varying success) to improve agriculture and the rural lifestyle, they’re most enduring and endearing legacy was the agricultural fair. Industrial exhibitions and festivals came and went, but the fairs just carried on. Fairs soon became an ingrained part of Ontario’s (and indeed Canada’s) culture. They still are, in our society.
Ontario Fairs have changed since their inception, but they still carry on their mandate of promoting agriculture and the rural lifestyle.
Want to see modern tradition meet the modern world? Attend a fair!
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