Who?
Everyone, absolutely EVERYONE loves the Fall Fair
What? For the biggest, the best, the most
colorful,
the funniest, the yummiest, of everything!
When?
Traditionally held during the sunny third
week-end of September.
Where?
Fairgrounds are at the Farmers' Institute, 351 Rainbow
Road
Why?
For the friends, the food, the fun-filled music, the
festivities, and the fall fair farmers' market!
How
much?
Adults about $5,
(2-day pass about $8)
Children about $3,
6 & under free
Salt
Spring Island's Annual Fall
Fair
Sept. 19 - 20, 2009
Much loved
by young and old, locals and tourists alike, the
annual Fall Fair is Salt Spring Island's oldest and community event, and
the one with the more heart!
Celebrations and competitions have changed somewhat through the years, but much is
still as it was when agriculture was the backbone of the economy, and the fair originated
in 1896.
More than 1,500 entries are expected to delight crowds of all ages.
Classification of entries fall under livestock, horticulture, homemade wines and
foods, hobbies, crafts, and many more.
Several competitive classes specifically designed for the island's younger entrants
are often the most entertaining.
Expect to see trophies and prize-ribbons for interesting collections, Lego models,
decorated cakes, photography, and best-dressed pets, to name a few.
A variety of on-site food vendors include Salmon burgers, Slug burgers,
Tofu on the BBQ, corn-on-the-cob, pies, fresh-pressed apple juice other tasty treats. A farmer's
marketplace will be featured, while live entertainment, horse
shows, and a midway all serve to round out a fun-filled (and usually sunny) week-end.
A frequent and free shuttle bus runs between Ganges and the fair grounds.
