Springwater News –September 3
MPP DUNLOP: CELEBRATES AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE

I would like to thank all of those who participated in Farm Family Appreciation Day. It was my pleasure to host this event on Sunday August 30th at the Vasey Ball Park. Over 300 people attended and were treated to great food displays and activities. Thank you so much to those who sponsored and attended to help make the day such a great success!

You may have seen the sign displayed in the window of my Orillia Constituency office which says FARMERS FEED CITIES. Farm families play a key role in all of our lives and recognizing and celebrating their efforts was a most rewarding experience.

Another way we can all show our gratitude for the farm community is by participating in the many fall fairs taking place across the region. Each year, in my capacity as the MPP for Simcoe North, my wife Jane and I participate in several local fall fairs.

The Fall Fairs are an excellent opportunity for citizens from both rural and urban communities to celebrate the agricultural heritage of rural Ontario. A visit to a Fall Fair gives all age groups the chance to see horticultural displays, horse and tractor pulls, farm livestock displays and competitions, midway games and rides, vendors and exhibitors.
You will also be greeted by assorted organizations and delicious food sold by numerous groups.

The Orillia and District Agricultural Society hosts its Fall Fair at O.D.A.S. Park September 12-13.

The Oro Agricultural Society hosts the Oro World’s Fair at the Oro Fairgrounds September 19 and 20.

The Ramona Agricultural Society hosts its Fall Fair September 19 in the small community of Ramona just east of Washago.

The Coldwater Agricultural Society Fall Fair is held September 26 -28 at the Coldwater Fair Grounds.

The Elmvale Fall Fair is always held on the Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, this year October 9 and 10 complete with parade at 12 noon on Saturday. Although Elmvale is not part of my riding, Jane and I are always pleased to be asked to participate in the parade.  

As the MPP for Simcoe North, I have a booth each year in Oro, Orillia and Coldwater.
I hope you will drop by and say hello to me and my faithful volunteers, especially Win Pickell. Win will greet you with a warm smile and hand you a fresh Ontario apple. If you have the time this year, I would encourage you to visit a rural Fall Fair and celebrate the agricultural heritage of our province and thank the volunteers who donate thousands of hours each year to make our fairs a success.