177th Richmond Fair Draws Large Crowds
The Richmond Fair is back, and it has been stronger than ever.
After the opening ceremonies Thursday night, and a full slate of activities Friday including the popular demolition derby, the fair has drawn large crowds. There were long line ups to get into the fairgrounds Friday afternoon, and there was a steady stream of patrons after the parade Saturday.
Richmond Agricultural Society President Bruce Bain officially opened the fair Thursday and welcomed everyone. He was joined by the RAS General Manager Rae Ann Litle, Past RAS GM Denise Crawford, and director Sheri Kavanagh. Congratulatory opening remarks were also made by Mayor Jim Watson, MPP Goldie Ghamari, and Ward 21 Councillor Scott Moffatt.
“We are very pleased with the turnout for the fiar,” said David Brown, a longtime Richmond Agriculture Society and board member. “People are excited about being back to having a full fair for the first time in three years.” Brown was wearing two hats Saturday, as he and his campaign team were in the parade to promote his run to be the Rideau-Jock Ward 21 councillor.
While the midway is always popular, the heavy hitch show featuring teams of Clydesdales drew a large crowd.
On Sunday, the gates open at 9 a.m. with the midway open at 11 a.m. The miniature horse show and children’s entertainment begin at 9 a.m.. The open horse and pony show is at 9: 30 a.m. The Homecraft Agriculture Awareness Show is at 10 a.m.; the Non-Denominational Church Service is at 10:30 a.m.; the sheep show is at 10:30 a.m.; the pen junior beef show is at 11 a.m.; the Simmantal and all other breeds show is at 1 p.m.; the outdoor entertainment tent is on from 1-4 p.m.; and entertainment in the arena is from 1-5 p.m.
