Labour Day weekend, September 2 and 3, 2012

Welcome
The village of Hymers, close to Thunder Bay, Ontario, hosts every year a true classic Country Fair.
This is the place to see the biggest pumpkins grown locally, horse and cattle shows, and to chat with the friendly people that come out each year to enjoy the real atmosphere of country living in Canada.

Monthly Meetings ...will be held at 7:15 PM as follows: February 22 - Rural 60 Plus March 28 - Rural 60 Plus April 25 - Rural 60 Plus May 23 - Rural 60 Plus June 27 - Hymers Dining Hall July 25 - Hymers Dining Hall August 8 - Hymers Dining Hall August 22 - Hymers Dining Hall September 26 - Rural 60 Plus October 24 - Rural 60 Plus November 28 - Rural 60 Plus All members are invited and encouraged to attend.

The Prize List A team has worked hard since the 2011 fair to compile an advance prize book for 2012 so that exhibitors will have access to the upcoming list earlier than previous years. The prize list is available now!

Upcoming Event
"Century of Fashion" + Dessert Tea
Saturday, March 31, 2012
South Gillies Community Centre
2.00-4.00 PM
Admission: $5.00

2012: 100th anniversary - Come "Celebrate" 100 years with us
2012 is a momentous year for us: the 100th year of the Hymers Fall Fair! The theme of the fair is "Celebrate". Throughout the year special events will be held leading up to the fair: the 100th Anniversary Committee has all kinds of plans!
During the fair, there will be displays of past fairs and a special 100th Anniversary category for the many exhibitors. The wood carvers are working on a "100th Anniversary Quilt" that will be on display. The "Big Book" is being updated and restored and will be on display as well. Although not finalized, more specialty things will be happening that are connected with the fair as it was 100 years ago. We are hoping to have a parade to open the fair with dignitaries from the past and present participating.
Watch for the latest news about our anniversary in the new year.

Mementos needed for 100th
If you have any photos or artifacts of Hymers Fairs from many years back, we are interested. Just e-mail us at lindat@tbaytel.net and we will get back to you!

Admission:
$5.00 adults, $3.00 seniors, children under 12: $3.00 (or children under 12 are free with a zucchini or sunflower, which can be entered into contests on the Hilltop stage), and children 6 and under free.

Hours
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Catch the Hymers Fair Bus
A special bus can bring you for an afternoon to the Hymers Fall Fair. Call for reservations!
Pickup locations are:

• County Fair Plaza @ 11:00 AM
• The Community Auditorium @ 11:15 AM
• Thunder Bay Mall @ 11:30 AM

Commemorative Benches or Picnic Tables
Do you want to mark the birth of a child/grandchild or highlight that special birthday?
Having trouble finding a unique wedding or anniversary gift?
Would you like a special way to honour a loved one who has passed away?
Donating a bench or picnic table to Hymers Agricultural Society is the perfect solution for all of these occasions! Placed around the Hymers Fair Grounds during fair weekend, the benches and picnic tables, complete with a plaque, will provide a comfortable, relaxing place for visitors while acknowledging your ongoing thoughtfulness.

The cost of a bench or table is $350.00.

For further details, please call Sandra Mazur at 577-9667 or by email.

Your Opinion Counts

We like to hear your opinion! Are you a member of the Hymers Fair? Please click here to take part in our on-line survey!

What is going on in 2012 NEW in 2012: Heavy horse show. Hymers Fair is proud to announce a Heavy Horse Show! Come out to watch these magnificent horses compete! 100th Anniversary Class This year we have a special 100th Anniversary Class in the Exhibit Hall. See page 18 of our Prize List for more information. Hymers Fair Dinners Sunday, September 2 starting at 1:00 p.m.: Deep Pit Barbeque Beef Dinner Monday, September 3 starting at 1:00 p.m.: Home Cooked Turkey Dinner Donations Greatly Appreciated Hymers Agricultual Society will be holding a Silent Auction on Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3. If you are a local artisan / crafter or you have new, unused items at home and wish to donate something, please contact us at info@hymersfair.com or 475-8586. Baby Photo Contest Submit one 4x6" amateur photo of your child born between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2012 to win some awesome prizes. See page 58 our Prize List for complete details. The 2011 winner was this great picture of Kitra Rutherford, born May 26, 2010. Congratulations! Teddies for Tragedies Knit or crochet a Teddy Bear which can be entered into Class K and then we will donate them to a local Emergency organization (Police, Fire) to be given to children in need. See patterns in our prize book. 2011 Sponsors Many thanks go out to our Sponsors who donate cash, merchandise or advertise in our prize book. Please support their businesses as they continuously support us. See a complete list of these generous sponsors in our prize book. Become a vendor! Without a midway or beer garden, we find that the guests at the fair take the time to view the vendor booths and take advantage of the leisurely pace to talk to exhibitors. It is an unhurried time where people of all ages find something of interest. Perhaps this year, what will interest them the most, is your display! Sign up to be a vendor this year by downloading our sign-up form in PDF format.