Schomberg Fair
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The Schomberg Fair is an agricultural fair held every year in Schomberg
, Ontario
, Canada
since 1850. It starts on the Thursday following Victoria Day
, and runs through to Sunday. It is staged at the Schomberg Agricultural Fairgrounds.
Founded as The Schomberg Agricultural Fair, the fair has expanded beyond simply an agricultural showcase, and now includes numerous activities.
) rides all night. On holidays, they may also pay a special price which will allow up to four people to enjoy the rides.
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is held on the main street of Schomberg. The procession consists of local organizations and bands followed by the winning car from the previous night’s derby. After the parade the doors to the Schomberg arena are opened. For the duration of the fair the arena will house art and craft as well as agricultural displays.
Schomberg, Ontario
Schomberg is an unincorporated village in northwestern King, Ontario, Canada. Situated north of the Oak Ridges Moraine and south of the Holland River, the village is surrounded by natural attractions....
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
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since 1850. It starts on the Thursday following Victoria Day
Victoria Day
Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday. The date is also, simultaneously, that on which the current reigning Canadian sovereign's official birthday is recognized...
, and runs through to Sunday. It is staged at the Schomberg Agricultural Fairgrounds.
Founded as The Schomberg Agricultural Fair, the fair has expanded beyond simply an agricultural showcase, and now includes numerous activities.
Thursday
On Thursday, attendees can pay one price to ride the (formerly by Conklin ShowsConklin Shows
Conklin Shows was the largest traveling amusement corporation in North America. The 75 year-old company operated 'fun fairs' at various summer agricultural shows across North America and is based in Brantford, Ontario and West Palm Beach, FL. The company has a long history in Canada, providing...
) rides all night. On holidays, they may also pay a special price which will allow up to four people to enjoy the rides.
Friday
Friday is the official start day of the fair. In the evening there is an opening ceremony followed by the demolition derbyDemolition derby
Demolition derby is a motorsport usually presented at county fairs and festivals. While rules vary from event to event, the typical demolition derby event consists of five or more drivers competing by deliberately ramming their vehicles into one another...
.
Saturday
On Saturday morning a paradeParade
A parade is a procession of people, usually organized along a street, often in costume, and often accompanied by marching bands, floats or sometimes large balloons. Parades are held for a wide range of reasons, but are usually celebrations of some kind...
is held on the main street of Schomberg. The procession consists of local organizations and bands followed by the winning car from the previous night’s derby. After the parade the doors to the Schomberg arena are opened. For the duration of the fair the arena will house art and craft as well as agricultural displays.