08/04/2026
If I’m missing from the Nest this week (or there, but seem distracted, lol), this is why! Fair prep is in full swing!
A message from our President as we move into Fair week!
Our mission as the Campbellford- Seymour Agricultural Society is to promote a positive image of the agricultural industry, while fostering a sense of community and fellowship, in celebration of our rural heritage. As we celebrate our 172nd Campbellford Fair this year, we’re certainly grateful for that heritage, and all those wonderful volunteers who came before us and worked so hard to keep these rural traditions alive.
As usual, the fair will offer something for everyone, no matter your age or interests. We love sharing our agricultural roots, so our Ag Education Centre, Homecraft displays, and livestock shows are what we’re most proud of. There’s also lots of free family entertainment, including live music on the stage, the Children’s Activity Centre, and an FMX dirt bike trick show performing throughout the weekend! Last year’s sanctioned truck and tractor pull on Friday night was a big hit, so we’ll be holding it again this year, along with our amazing fireworks display. Lawnmower races will move to Saturday afternoon and the local truck and tractor pull will move to Saturday night. The always popular Demolition Derby will move to Sunday afternoon. That means big excitement every day of the weekend! Magical Midways will also be back, offering rides and fun for kids of all ages.
None of this would be possible without the support of our many wonderful sponsors, so we owe them a huge thank you. It also wouldn’t be possible without our volunteers. Our main initiative each year is, of course, the fair, but it takes a lot of funding to run an event of that magnitude, so we also hold several major fundraisers throughout the year. Our Board of Directors and volunteers dedicate hours and hours of their time to make all of this happen, so that we can continue to bring the excitement of the Campbellford Fair to our community.
Lastly, we’re so grateful for community support from fine folks like you. Whether you attend our fundraisers, participate as an exhibitor or just come join in the fun of fair weekend, you are the reason we work so hard to keep this tradition alive. So, on behalf of the Campbellford Seymour Agricultural Society, we can’t wait to celebrate the 172nd Campbellford Fair with you!
Amanda Twigg
2026 President, Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society
