President's Message

On behalf of the Beachburg Agricultural Society, the Board of Directors, committee members and the many other volunteers who have a part in putting the Fair together; we want to encourage you to come out to experience what a rural Fair has to offer.

This years theme is Celebrating Our Rural Roots.

The tradition of an agricultural Fair can be traced back to England, where many of our farming ancestors are from. Agricultural Societies were formed to promote better farming practices, show new products, and show livestock and food.  As our ancestors settled in Canada to farm, they eventually began to continue those traditions. Beachburg’s first Fair was in 1857, around the time when many Agricultural Societies set out to educate and entertain it’s agricultural people. Today the fair also helps to educate the urban community, who would not otherwise be exposed to agriculture.

As we continue the annual tradition of the Fair, we remember the many previous volunteers who dedicated their time to continue this tradition. These people are our roots who have established a rural tradition well worth maintaining.

This year is Beachburg’s 175th Birthday and their 153rd Fair.Come out to help us celebrate.

Neil Hawthorne - President, Beachburg Fair