On Saturday the 18th of September, The Rodney Fair will be having a Parade through Rodney at 11AM., We ask that anyone who wishes to participate in the parade start arriving at the Track on the Fairgrounds at 10AM to line up. Any Child 13 or younger who participates in the Parade will be given a Toonie as well as an entry to the Bike Draw, sponsored by The Natterack Brewing Company in West Lorne.
Immediately following the Parade, the Rodney Agricultural Society will be selling Lunch at the Rec Centre and there will be Live Music at the Fairgrounds for anyone who wishes to join us.
We would like to remind anyone who will be watching the parade on the streets of Rodney, to please maintain social distancing with anyone who is not in your family.
The Community Flower Show held on Saturday, August 21st was a great success. Combined entries totaled 31. Here are the results from each site:
RODNEY KIWANIS SENIORS APARTMENTS “Vivid and Vibrant” There were 10 entries here.
1st prize Lynda Ford, Rodney 2nd prize Karen Carroll, West Lorne 3rd prize Laura Kieraszewicz, Rodney 4th prize Marion Binks, Rodney Honorable mentions go to June Ford, Rodney, Vicki Slack, Rodney, Kendra McKillop, Mt Brydges, Gwen Schneider, Rodney, Elaine Gray, West Lorne, and Asa Sjoberg, Oakville.
WEST LORNE HERITAGE HOMES SENIORS APARTMENTS “Green and White Delight” There were 7 entries here.
1st prize tie Marion Binks, Rodney and Jennifer Newport, Port Stanley 2nd prize Theresa StPierre, west Lorne 3rd prize tie Katherine Johnston, West Lorne and Karen Carroll, West Lorne Honourable mention to Elaine Gray, West Lorne and Gwen Schneider, Rodney
BABCOCK COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE “Simply Sweet” There were 6 entries. 1st prize Gwen Schneider, Rodney 2nd prize, Marion Binks, Rodney 3rd prize Janet Fiore, Woodbridge 4th prize Karen Carroll, West Lorne Honorable mention to Elaine Gray, West Lorne and John Marshall, Wardsville
BEATTIE MANOR There were 8 entries.
1st prize Laura Kieraszewicz, Rodney 2nd prize, Louise Gillies, London 3rd prize June Ford, Rodney 4th prize Gwen Schneider, Rodney Honorable mention to Elaine Gray, West Lorne, Lynda Ford, Rodney, Karen Carroll, West Lorne, Marion Binks, Rodney.
Many “THANKS” to the exhibitors! Many “THANKS” to the hosts for allowing us to hold this Flower Show in lieu of our regular Fair Flower Show.
And many, many “THANKS” to our local businesses for donating gift certificates as prizes. They are: The Decorating Diva, Rodney Erie Gardens, New Glasgow Green St Landscaping, Rodney Out to Lunch, West Lorne The Wild Goat Beach Club and Cafe, Rodney
We want to still be able to provide a fun way for the community to showcase their talents and accomplishments, and to be able to celebrate that — even if that means it is in a non-traditional format.
The categories may take place at different times, so those interested in any of the classes should check our website and social media regularly for announcements .
For most classes, unless otherwise specified, exhibitors are to submit a photo of their entry to the Rodney Fair website, Facebook page, or by email at rodneyaldboroughagsociety@outlook.com.
Any entries or participation by exhibitors 13 years or younger will be provided with a virtual entry into the annual bike draw that is sponsored by The Natterjack Brewing Company.
Each month, a new category will be chosen and announced HERE. Participants will have until the LAST DAY of THAT month to submit their photo. Only ONE (1) entry per month permitted. Photos submitted will be sent to be judged WITHOUT participant name. WINNING PHOTOS will be posted here WITH photographer’s name attached. ALL PHOTOS WILL BE INDEPENDANTLY JUDGED BY A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Rodney Aldborough Agricultural Society will not be responsible for permissions required for images posted to the Rodney Fair website OR Social Media page. Photographers, please make sure you have permission from any person(s) in your photos before submitting.
ALL photos MUST have been taken by the entrant, and NOT have been entered in any previous Rodney Fair.
1st place winner each month will receive a DAY PASS for ONE (1) to the next Rodney Fair and their name and photo posted on the Rodney Fair Facebook page and website. At the end of AUGUST 2022, ALL WINNING PHOTOS will then be entered into a DRAW for a grand prize. Submit your photos in JPEG format only.
CHECK BACK HERE MONTHLY FOR NEW CATEGORIES. Please note: this contest is not open to Professional Photographers.
The category for the Fair this year is a decorated pumpkin not carved. It is open to all ages. The pumpkins need to be submitted virtually by posting a picture on line to the Rodney Fair site. Please include your age, anyone over 18 can be adult on their submission. There may be multiple prizes according to age group and number of entries. First prize is a Fair pass for the 2022 fair or $20. cash. Winner can take their choice.
Giant Pumpkin is still going. Entries to this category need to post pictures which include a yard or meter stick to portray the size. A measuring tape can also be used. It is going to be difficult to get the size shown in a picture so we leave it up to the entrants to use their own discretion. Prize money is First $20, Second is $15 and third $10. Hope everyone keeps their pumpkins growing!
Deadline for entries is September 15th , 2021
Any entries made by children 13 and under will receive a free entry to the Bike Draw. If you have any questions contact email RodneyAldboroughAgSociety@outlook.com or call 519-785-0559.
We are excited to have a few, non-traditional fun entries for this year’s online fair. There is no entry fee to enter and you submit at least 2 photos with different angles to the fair’s Facebook, website or our email. The deadline to submit the entries is September 10, 2021.
We are excited to have a few, non-traditional fun entries for this year’s online fair. There is no entry fee to enter and you submit at least 2 photos with different angles to the fair’s Facebook, website or our email. The deadline to submit the entries is September 10, 2021.
Yard Art (eg., birdfeeder, garden sign, painted stones, etc..)
You will have a chance to win a Day or Weekend pass for Rodney Fair 2022!
Can’t wait to see the creative work done by members of our community. Thank you for participating. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Downie at 519-785-0730
