We’re excited for our first #MeettheBoardMonday, a new series where we will introduce you to the members of our volunteer board. Sheree Bessey has called Fergus home for the last 30 years. As a young mom, she quickly fell in love with the tradition of attending the Fergus Fall Fair to teach her sons about agriculture and community. When her husband Scott got involved with the beef cattle show, Sheree started volunteering too. She nervously accepted a position on the board of directors 10 years ago, but soon learned that the “fair family” of fellow volunteers was welcoming and supportive. Working together with like-minded volunteers is the main reason she's still involved. Sheree is passionate about art and enjoys organizing the Fergus Fall Fair art competition where community members can showcase their talent. Every year on the second weekend after Labour Day, she also enjoys seeing the youngest beef show exhibitors proudly show their animals in the peewee class and light up with excitement when they receive a ribbon. “The Fergus Fall Fair truly is so much more than just a midway,” Sheree says. “It is a celebration of community, agriculture, tradition and family.” Thanks for all you do, Sheree! #FergusAg #CommunityVolunteer #EloraFergus

Who's excited for Trivia Night TONIGHT?! Special thanks to these sponsors for supporting the event and the Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador Program. @pinestoneconstruction @motionservices.ca @fergus_scottish_festival

Happy National Horse Day! We'll be celebrating all things equine with western and heavy horse shows on September 20, 2026 at the Fergus Fall Fair. #horseday2026 #horselove

Local food week is here! Wellington County is home to a bounty of local food – find your favourite foods at local farmers’ markets, farm stands or your local grocer. #loveONTfood

*Event announcement* Save the date for an exciting new event! We're partnering with @herewardfarms to bring you Breakfast & Blooms on July 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Stay tuned for more details.

We're thrilled to introduce @deboersequipment as a Grand Champion sponsor of the 189th Fergus Fall Fair. This local business shares our value of community and will be supporting our team of volunteers by providing equipment for the fairgrounds in September. Thank you!

It's time to register for Trivia Night! Invite your friends and sign up for only $10 per person. Bonus: You'll be supporting our youth leadership program and scholarship. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2nzpnj

Are you planning a garden? Be sure to plant some entries for the Plants & Flowers, Roots & Vegetables and Fruits classes at this year's Fergus Fall Fair. Maybe you'll grow the next prize winning tomato! Visit fergusfallfair.ca/exhibit to see the list of competitions. #FairFriday

Introducing your Trivia Night Fundraiser hosts, Jade and Sarah. They are working hard to plan a fun night and a chance to test your knowledge in six categories. Come out and support youth in our community! https://tinyurl.com/yc2nzpnj #Fergus #Elora #TriviaNight