Demolition Derbies, Fire Muster, and Family Fun at the Aylmer Fair Enjoy some summer fun at the 177th annual Aylmer Fair, located at 139 Pine St. in Aylmer, from August 8th to 10th. The fairgrounds will be filled with excitement, tradition, and something for every member of the family. Run by the Aylmer Agricultural Society, this long-running event blends agricultural roots with big-ticket crowd favourites. Fair President Randy Laur, says this mix is key to its continued success. “We try to make sure we’ve got a little bit of everything for everybody,” says Randy. “There’s the Midway, the Demo Derby, the games… it all comes together to make one good event.” Friday’s festivities come with a bonus: kids under 12 get in free until 6 pm, and a free escape room will be available from 5 pm to 9 pm. Saturday, August 9th promises non-stop action with 1 pm and 7 pm Demolition Derbies, a Short Bus Demo Derby and even a Kids Demo Derby at 6 pm. That same evening, music fans can enjoy a live performance by Felicia McMinn from 8 pm to 11 pm. Finally, on Sunday, August 10th, the fair hosts its second annual Fire Muster & Games, starting at noon. Randy says the fairgrounds are an important gathering place for the community. “It’s a little bit there for everybody,” he says. “In July, we try to pull a big event that pulls in a lot of people.” That seems to be working. “We had over 230 hooks at the tractor pull this year and close to record crowds,” he adds. “Everybody seems to love the fair.” The Fair also plays a vital role in improving the fairgrounds and facilities. “The money goes back into repairs and upgrades,” Randy explains. “We’ve put new roofs on three of the buildings, Your one-stop truck accessory shop! Time to accessorize your truck? • Tonneau Covers • Running Boards • Truck Racks • Hood Protectors • Moulded Splash Guards and more
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new lighting, and updated water lines — we’re always trying to improve things.” The Aylmer Fairgrounds are busy beyond just the fair weekend, hosting events like the summer car show in July, which drew 300 cars and 85 swap meet vendors last year. In an era when many small-town fairs are disappearing, the Aylmer Fair is holding strong. “A lot of the smaller fairs are dwindling away,” says Randy, “but we seem to be doing pretty good. You’ve got that hometown feel. It’s one of the big events that really brings the community together.” For tickets and a complete schedule, visit aylmerfair.ca.
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