There are a ton of events for everyone, but for the kids, it's all about the midway!

Yep, it’s that time of the year again

And what a wonderful time of the year it is. Late September: the weather is still warm, fall colours are just beginning to appear on our foliage, and the annual Milton Fall Fair is rolling into town.

Every year, we have such a great day at the Fair with the whole family. The highlight of course, has to be the Demolition Derby. Count us in the demographic that ‘loves to see stuff get smashed up!’ The Friday/Saturday evening derbies are quite the event, but if you’ve got young children, don’t fret because there is another derby on Sunday afternoon at 2pm. That’s the one we usually catch.

Kerrrrash! It's fun watching stuff get smashed.

It’s also fun for the kids to search for their crafts and works of art in the enclosed area underneath the grandstand. I know we wandered around for quite awhile in there last year, looking for my then 2-year old daughter’s 2 or 3 crafts/drawings.

The petting zoo and livestock barn are also big draws with the little ones, and you’ve gotta indulge and have some greasy fries and a burger/hot dog/sausage and/or a candy apple from one of the food vendors on-site.

Again, fortunately our kids love the Demoliton Derby as much as Mom and Dad, which means that’s become a must-see event. They really go crazy for the midway rides however, begging for more tickets after we’ve used them all up, begging to go on all of the rides they are too small for and truly loving the ones they actually get to ride.

Expect a full house for the Demolition Derby

The arrival of the first bit of cool, crisp fall air a couple of weeks ago prompted me to call up our photos from last year’s Fall Fair and post them in MiltonSearch.com’s online photo gallery. There are a ton of great shots, so feel free to check them out (yes, there are a lot of Demolition Derby shots).

We hope to see everyone out at this year’s Fall Fair — as of right now, the weather looks to be rainy for Saturday, but sunny and 23 celcius on Sunday (don’t quote me on that). If you’re new to Milton, well, I just can’t think of a better way to get a feel for your new community than to attend probably the Town’s signature attraction of the year.

Where else can you almost get hit by flying car parts?

Quick Links

MiltonSearch.com Arts & Entertainment: Milton Fall Fair 2009: bigger, better than ever

Milton Fall Fair Daily Schedules from MiltonSearch.com’s Community Calendar

The Official Milton Fall Fair website

Below we’ve posted the schedule for all three days as listed on the Fall Fair’s website. For further information, visit www.miltonfair.com.

Now that autumn is here, you know we won’t have this weather for all that much longer, so get out and enjoy the fair! After the weekend, I invite you to visit our photo gallery, register for an account, and upload your photos of the Milton Fall Fair to share with everyone!

Cheers!

2009 Milton Fall Fair Schedule

Friday, September 25

3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Halls and Exhibits open to public
3:00 p.m. – Midway Opens (Toonie Rides from 3:00 till 7:00 p.m. only!)
4:00 p.m. – 2009 Speed Show (Barrel Racing) – Horse Ring #1
5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Beer Tent open
6:00 p.m. – The Randalls– Infield Stage
7:00 p.m. – SuperCheer Scorpions – Grandstand
7:30 p.m. – Official Opening – Grandstand
8:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby – Grandstand

Saturday, September 26

9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Halls and Exhibits open to public
9:00 a.m. – Horse Show Jumper Challenge – Horse Ring # 1
10:00 a.m. – Pet Show – Exhibition Theatre
10:30 a.m. – Heavy Horse Show – Horse Ring #2
10:30 a.m. – Youth Beef Show – by Cattle Barns
10:30 a.m. – Truck & Tractor Pull – Grandstand
11:00 a.m. – Halton 4-H Dairy Calf Club Achievement Day – No. 1 Barn
11:00 a.m. – Midway Opens
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Beer Tent Open – Infield
11:30 a.m. – Light Horse Show – Horse Ring #2
12:30 p.m. – Beef Show – No. 1 Barn
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Birds of Prey – Outside Exhibition Theatre (west side)
2:00 p.m. – Skedaddle Kids Kiddies Pedal Tractor Pull (Registration – on the track area by the office)
3:00 p.m. – Skedaddle Kids Kiddies Pedal Tractor Pull
3:30 – 4:15 – Nancy Be Duo – Exhibition Theatre
6:15p.m. – Spokes N Slopes Trials Extravaganza! – Grandstand
7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby – Driver’s Meeting
8:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby – Grandstand

INFIELD STAGE – Saturday
12:00 p.m. – Sneezy the Clown
12:30 p.m. – The Funky Mamas
1:30 p.m. – Silver Elvis
2:00 p.m. – Nancy Be Duo
3:00 p.m. – BellyUp
3:30 p.m. – The Funky Mamas
4:30 p.m. – Garbha Ras/Dandiya
5:00 p.m. – Milton Youth Bhangra Group
5:15p.m. – Nancy Be Duo

Sunday, September 27

9:00 a.m. – Hunter Challenge and Gymkhana Show – Horse Ring #1
9:30 a.m. – Lawn and Garden Tractor Pull – Grandstand
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Halls and Exhibits open to public
11:00 a.m. – Midway Opens
11:00 a.m. – Baby Show – Exhibition Theatre
11:00 a.m. – Sheep Show – No. 1 Barn
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.- Classic Car Show (Weather permitting) – By Cattle Barns
11:30 a.m. – Team K9 – Dog Agility Show – Horse Ring #2
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Beer Tent Open
12:00 p.m. – Skedaddle Kids Kiddies’ Pedal Tractor Pull (Registration- on the track area by office)
1:00 p.m. – Team K9 – Dog Agility Show – Horse Ring #2
1:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby – Driver’s Meeting
1:00 p.m. – Skedaddle Kids Kiddies’ Pedal Tractor Pull
1:30 p.m. – Nancy Be Duo – Exhibition Hall
2:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby – Grandstand
2:30 a.m. – Team K9 – Dog Agility Show – Horse Ring #2
4:30 p.m. – Halls close
5:00 p.m. – Hall Pick-up

INFIELD STAGE – Saturday
11:15 a.m. – Funky Mamas
12:00 p.m. – Sneezy the Clown
12:30 p.m. – The Skyway Cloggers
1:00 p.m. – Premier Martial Arts
1:30 p.m. – The Skyway Cloggers
2:00 p.m. – Silver Elvis
2:30 p.m. – Funky Mamas
3:15 p.m. – Premier Martial Arts

Ongoing activities Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
Livestock Display Barn, Agricultural Awareness Tent, Craft Building, Petting Zoo, Great Food, Exhibit Hall and Vendors

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