Area Fall Fairs

August 25, 2009

This time of the year brings us the beginning of Fall Fair Season. There are many towns in the Grey Bruce area that host fall fairs. It’s a time of year for many to show off their crops, their livestock, crafts… you name it. Some communities have already had their fair for this year, but there is many upcoming ones. Take a look.

Markdale Fall Fair – Fri – Aug 28 – Sun – Aug 30, 2009
151st traditional fall fair features homecraft competition, heavy horse pull, gymkhana, 4-H shows, baby contest, pet show, children’s activities, goat show and fun for the whole family.

Kincardine Fair (Kincardine Agricultural Society)
August 28 –29, 2009

Durham Central Fair (Durham Central Agricultural)
September 4-6, 2009

Paisley Fall Fair (Paisley Agricultural Society) September 12-13, 2009

Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair (Mildmay Agricultural Society)
September 11-13, 2009

Chesley Fair (Chesley Agricultural Society)
September 11-12, 2009

157th Owen Sound Fall Fair
Thursday, September 10, 2009 to Saturday, September 12, 2009

Beaver Valley Fair (Beaver Valley Agricultural Society)
September 11-12, 2009

The 152th Arran-Tara Fall Fair.
Tuesday Evening September 15 & Wednesday 16 all day, 2009

Feversham Fair
September 18-20, 2009

Wiarton Fair
September 18-19, 2009

Ripley – Huron Fall Fair
September 23-26, 2009

Walkerton Little Royal (Walkerton Agricultural Society)
October 16-18, 2009

Fun, games, exhibits, visiting with friends and neighbours… fall fairs are great. Try to get out to one this year.

Written by Deb · Filed Under Events, Food, Get Out, The Area, Youth, fun

Wellness Roadtrip

August 24, 2009

10:00 – 5:00 Saturday August 29

A self-guided tour in the Owen Sound District exploring remarkable opportunities for spirit, mind and body.

This area has hundreds of wellness providers who offer a wide range of options for healthy living. The first-ever one-day Wellness Roadtrip will provide participants with the opportunity to learn more about energy healing, reiki, naturopathy, Native healing and spirituality, massage, yoga, dreamwork, aromatherapy, quantum bio feedback, ion cleansing, meditation, fitness, nutrition and more. On Saturday August 29 from 10:00 – 5:00, nine wellness venues in and around Owen Sound will open their doors to provide hands-on demonstrations, presentations, product samples and answers about their specific services.

Organized by a local alliance interested in expanding understanding of the many available local health options, the Wellness Roadtrip is based on the familiar artists’ studio tour model. The Wellness Roadtrip will showcase numerous approaches to traditional and alternative healing. With their $10 ticket, participants will have access to nine sites with over two dozen local experts on hand. In addition, there will be a grand prize of a Wellness Package (valued over $2500) including healthy treatments and products for one lucky participant.

Get your Wellness Roadtrip ticket now (available at The Ginger Press and Good Health Mart)!

For more information and tickets contact
Maryann Thomas
The Ginger Press
848 Second Avenue East
Owen Sound N4K 2H3
(519) 376-4233
maryann@gingerpress.com

Written by Deb · Filed Under Community, Features, Participation, Wellness, Your Contributions, theOwen Features

Random Bits roundup for 2009-08-20

August 20, 2009

Tuesdays & Sundays opens today #owensound http://bit.ly/HRwBN #
Celebrate the Tomato Harvest Friday #wiarton farmers #
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Celebrate Tomato Season in Grey-Bruce

August 20, 2009

Just received the latest newsletter from the Around the Sound Local Food Market… ’tis the season to enjoy fresh, locally grown produce.

If you missed the fabulous Strawberry Social, here’s an invitation to what will no doubt be another sell-out at the Wiarton Market.

Come out and celebrate tomato season in Grey-Bruce at our Fresh Tomato Pasta Dinner at the Wiarton Farmers’ Market.

Join us this Friday, August 21st at the Farmers’ Market in Bluewater Park. Market runs from 1pm, dinner from 5 to 8pm. Live music! Kids activities! And a Natural Gardening Seminar by Harold Priebe, author of “Old is New Again”.

Dinner features local organic tomatoes with bocconcini cheese and fresh basil salad, pasta with seasonal vegetables, grilled sausage and bison meatballs, fresh baked italian bread, homemade peach pie, coffee and punch.

Meal $12, kids under 12 $6

Reserve your meal by calling (519) 534-2043
***Please pass this message along and post it to anyone who loves good food and local produce!***

Around the Sound is open Thursday and Friday from 10 until 7 and Saturday from 10 until 4
at 972 1st Avenue West, just a block north of the Library.
Please call 519-370-2333 if there’s anything you need.
www.aroundthesoundfood.com