TIMMINS - It's time to celebrate all things agriculture!
The annual Timmins Fall Fair is taking over the Mountjoy Arena today (Sept. 7) and tomorrow.
The Porcupine District Agricultural Society has organized the event for 79 years.
From traditional fair competitions to exhibitors, live entertainment, animals, and more — there is something for the whole family.
All of the action is at the arena located at 814 Park Ave. in Mountjoy.
Entry to the event is $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12 years, but the games and activities once you’re in are free to play.
The schedule is:
Saturday, Sept. 7
- 8 a.m. - Gates open
- 10 a.m. - Rock n Roll stock dogs herding demonstrations
- 11:30 a.m.
- Opening ceremonies
- Dog gym demonstrations
- Noon - Rock n Roll stock dogs herding demonstrations
- 1 p.m.
- Arm wrestling competition
- Crib tournament
- 1:30 p.m. - Dog gym demonstrations
- 2 p.m.
- Rock n Roll stock dogs herding demonstration
- Build-a-Buddy teddy bear picnic
- 2:30 p.m. - Porcupine District Agricultural Society farm animal show
- 3 p.m. - Dog gym demonstrations
- 4 p.m. - Rock n Roll stock dogs herding demonstration
- 6 p.m. - fair closes
- 7 p.m.
- Concert event with Eric Girard
- Beer gardens with Full Beard brewing
- 9 p.m. - Rosewood Ave concert
Sunday, Sept. 8
- 9 a.m. - Rair opens
- 9:30 a.m. - Rock n Roll stock dogs herding demonstration
- 10 a.m. - Porcupine District Agricultural Society farm animal show
- 11 a.m. - Human tractor pull
- Noon - Rock n Roll stock dogs herding demonstration
- 1 p.m.
- Caisse Alliance heavy horse pull with le Club des Chavaux Forts du Nord
- PDAS baby contest (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
- 2 p.m. - Build-a-Buddy teddy bear picnic
- 2: 30 p.m. - PDAS farm animal show
- 4 p.m. - Fair closes
More information is available at the Timmins Fall Fair Facebook group.
