Middleville Fair - The Tradition Continues

Welcome to the 159'th edition of the Middleville Agricultural

 Society’s annual agricultural fair on

 Saturday September 18, 2010

$5 Gate Admission (12 and over)

The Middleville Agricultural Society was formed in 1851 to help farmers improve their farming practices.  It ordered pure and reliable seeds in bulk for its members, and imported purebred rams to boost the quality of local sheep and wool. In 1883, the Society purchased the fairground property and built the large Exhibition Hall.  In 1902, the Temperance Society added a meeting hall, now used as a dining hall.

Since 1851 in September the Middleville Agricultural Society have organized the Middleville Fair as a fall celebration of rural life.

Agriculture is the main focus of the Fair, with animal, flower, fruit and vegetable exhibits and competitions. Crafts, baking and preserving, and heritage displays of antique machinery and household items, as well as old fashioned games and races for the children, fill out the day. There is a ham and bean luncheon, and fair day ends with the renowned home-cooked turkey dinner.

The theme for 2010 is Garlic . 

Any Home Gardener Can Grow Great Garlic

                             By: Paul Pospisil, Master Gardener Emeritus

 

Garlic is a fascinating plant, with its hundreds of strains and varieties, its unique growing cycle, the folklore surrounding it and its real and mystical powers. It has been cultivated in every civilization for thousands of years for both its health- giving  properties and tasty flavor. 

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Notices

 ALL EXHIBITORS MUST PAY A $5.00 MEMBERSHIP FEE WHEN THEY REGISTER OR WHEN THEY BRING THEIR EXHIBITS TO THE FAIRGROUNDS. EXHIBITORS WHO HAD AT LEAST $5.00 IN WINNINGS AT THE 2009 FAIR ARE ALREADY PAID UP FOR THIS YEAR.

 NOTE  2010 CHANGES

NEW ENTRY FORM FOR 2010  - one entry form for both livestock and hall exhibits

NO HANDICAP PARKING ON THE  GROUNDS  -  HANDICAP PARKING

             ACROSS THE ROAD FROM HALL. 

              DROP OFF AT FRONT ENTRANCE  TO GROUNDS.

  

              NO PARKING ON THE GROUNDS  AT ALL EXCEPT FOR LIVESTOCK

ONE SHOW RING - for judging of light and heavy horses.  Judging of both starts at 10:00 AM

Please send entry form for all exhibits to the Secretary as early as possible. Please mark on your entry forms if you are a First-time Exhibitor in order to qualify for a prize (see page 11).

Entry tags may be picked up in advance from the Secretary (Audrey 257-5050)

Kindly observe that Hall Exhibits must be brought to the fairgrounds between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM on the day prior to the Fair.

All livestock and poultry must be on the grounds by 10:00 a.m. Saturday. Light and Heavy Horses must be ready for judging at 10:00 a.m. sharp.

 Anyone wishing to view the Constitution of the Middleville Agricultural Society may contact any member of the Executive.

 Due to financial constraints and the fact that no fees are charged for classes beyond a Society membership, everyone over 11 years of age must pay gate admission of $5.