Official Statement- 161st Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair
from David Scherpenzeel, President.
May 20, 2020
The Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair has become a focal point to life in Howick & Turnberry. It is a time for us to come together as a community to not only celebrate Agriculture, but also Rural Life. We began in 1859 as a celebration of the Harvest; of another successful year in the fields. It has allowed us to show off our prize vegetables or flowers, demonstrate our hand crafting skills, display the products of our home kitchens, or take pride in our best crops. For those not exhibiting their talents, it has provided an opportunity to come home. To re-connect with old friends and neighbours and catch up over a piece of pie. No summer was complete until the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair had come and gone.
The fair has changed in many ways over the past 160 years. This change has followed the growth of not only society, but our community. Today, we are living in unprecedented times. We must come together by staying apart. Although we would love nothing more than to host this anticipated annual reunion of friends and neighbours, it is with heavy hearts that we must cancel the 161st Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair.
The Board of Directors knows that in order to ensure our friends and neighbours are able to join us again next year, we must celebrate this season from our homes. We want to ensure that our countless volunteers, exhibitors, and visitors are safe. Although this was a tough decision to make, we know that next years reunion will be even sweeter. Although 2020 will look different for our community, we look forward to a celebration of coming back together in 2021!
Until then, Stay Safe my Friends, Neighbours, and Community.
Please Note that we have also suspended all meetings until August at which point the Directors will review the situation as to whether meetings will resume. Thank you for your many years of service and please enjoy this time to rest and recharge for next year!
Sincerely,
David Scherpenzeel
President
Howick Agricultural Society
On Behalf of the 2020 Board of Directors
from David Scherpenzeel, President.
May 20, 2020
The Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair has become a focal point to life in Howick & Turnberry. It is a time for us to come together as a community to not only celebrate Agriculture, but also Rural Life. We began in 1859 as a celebration of the Harvest; of another successful year in the fields. It has allowed us to show off our prize vegetables or flowers, demonstrate our hand crafting skills, display the products of our home kitchens, or take pride in our best crops. For those not exhibiting their talents, it has provided an opportunity to come home. To re-connect with old friends and neighbours and catch up over a piece of pie. No summer was complete until the Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair had come and gone.
The fair has changed in many ways over the past 160 years. This change has followed the growth of not only society, but our community. Today, we are living in unprecedented times. We must come together by staying apart. Although we would love nothing more than to host this anticipated annual reunion of friends and neighbours, it is with heavy hearts that we must cancel the 161st Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair.
The Board of Directors knows that in order to ensure our friends and neighbours are able to join us again next year, we must celebrate this season from our homes. We want to ensure that our countless volunteers, exhibitors, and visitors are safe. Although this was a tough decision to make, we know that next years reunion will be even sweeter. Although 2020 will look different for our community, we look forward to a celebration of coming back together in 2021!
Until then, Stay Safe my Friends, Neighbours, and Community.
Please Note that we have also suspended all meetings until August at which point the Directors will review the situation as to whether meetings will resume. Thank you for your many years of service and please enjoy this time to rest and recharge for next year!
Sincerely,
David Scherpenzeel
President
Howick Agricultural Society
On Behalf of the 2020 Board of Directors
THANK YOU to all who entered this years Ambassador competition.
Pictured here are all the contestants.
Seated on left is Charlotte Todd-1st Runner-up, on right is Dezirae Whitehead-2019/2020 Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador. Back row on left is Autumn Greer, middle is Sydonie Penkauskas-Miss Congeniality, on right is Kylie de Boer.
Congratulations to Dezirae on being our new Fall Fair Ambassador.
Looking forward to a wonderful year with you representing our fair. :)
Pictured here are all the contestants.
Seated on left is Charlotte Todd-1st Runner-up, on right is Dezirae Whitehead-2019/2020 Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair Ambassador. Back row on left is Autumn Greer, middle is Sydonie Penkauskas-Miss Congeniality, on right is Kylie de Boer.
Congratulations to Dezirae on being our new Fall Fair Ambassador.
Looking forward to a wonderful year with you representing our fair. :)
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Welcome to the Howick Agricultural Society website!
Howick Community Centre, 45088 Harriston Road, Gorrie, Ontario, N0G 1X0
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161st Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair
Fair Date: September 25 - 27, 2020 'PIONEER DAYS to MODERN WAYS' |
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2020/2021 Ambassador Competition will be September 12/20
2020 Feature Tractor
Hmmmmm.....
I wonder what it is this year.
Check back soon to see. :)
Hmmmmm.....
I wonder what it is this year.
Check back soon to see. :)
President - David Scherpenzeel
Vice-President - Pat Walther
Home Craft President - Velma Sothern
Home Craft 1st Vice-President - Diane Jarvis
Secretary - Linda Koepke
Treasurer - Lorraine Strong
Vice-President - Pat Walther
Home Craft President - Velma Sothern
Home Craft 1st Vice-President - Diane Jarvis
Secretary - Linda Koepke
Treasurer - Lorraine Strong
Our fair is one of a kind because of all our important volunteers and sponsors. T H A N K Y O U :)
VOLUNTEERS are always NEEDED throughout the fair.
Upcoming Meetings....
ALL WELCOME
General Members Meeting
at 7:30 p.m. at the Howick Community Centre,
45088 Harriston Road, Gorrie, Ontario, N0G 1X0 (upstairs)
ALL WELCOME
General Members Meeting
at 7:30 p.m. at the Howick Community Centre,
45088 Harriston Road, Gorrie, Ontario, N0G 1X0 (upstairs)
Thank You Carol
