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Brooklin Spring Fair
Since 1921, the Brooklin Spring Fair has been operating at the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena and Community park in Brooklin, Ontario. Eavery year, over 30,000 people visit the fair to enjoy the Midway Demolition Derbies, Fleece Wool shows, the many carnival rides available and much more. The Brooklin Spring Fair operates in the first week of June each year and offers people four days of an action packed carnival that has something to offer for every age group. The Brooklin Agriculture Society is a Not for Profit volunteer organization that operates and manages the fair each year which supports other organizations in the community such as; the Order of Oddfellows Lodge in Brooklin, Ontario Volunteer Emergency Rescue Team (O.V.E.R.T), Brooklin Community Centre & Library, Kedron Boy Scouts and Brooklin Boy Scouts and Brooklin Redmen.

History
The Brooklin Spring Fair started in 1911 as a one day event operated by community residents of Brooklin, Ontario. The fair was originally operated to showcase the high quality livestock in Southern Ontario. At that time, farming was the principal occupation and agriculture the primary basis for wealth and success. Volunteers would run the sporting events and races during the day and the fair would end with a community dance. In 1914, the fair was moved to the Meadowcrest farm where it operated annually for seven years. The Brooklin Spring fair then moved to its current location at the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena and Community Park. The sporting activities in the 30's and 40's expanded which made the fair into a two day event in the first week of June. In 1948, a new arena was constructed in the park which allowed for more indoor activities, shows and competitions. In the 70's the Brooklin Spring Fair expanded to a three day event that included Square Dancing, Tug of War and a rabbit show. There was also a "Dairy Princess Competition" which is now called the "Brooklin Spring Fair Ambassador Contest". In the early 1980's, the fair expanded to its current four day event. In the past few years, the fair has created an interactive education day for children to learn about agriculture and conservation. Today, the fair is a huge four day event in Brooklin with a parade, a talent show, carnival rides, farm animals and much more.

Agriculture
Each year, the Brooklin Spring Fair hosts a variety of different agricultural shows and competitions. There is a Fleece Wool show that welcomes many participants and prize money for the winners. There is also a Poultry and Waterfowl show, a Farrier competition, and a Farm and Field Crops competition. There are also shows for rabbits, sheep and horses. Each show and competition have strict rules and regulations. Participants must fill out and submit the entry forms and meet the specific requirements to participate in the competition or show. These shows and contests are a fun and interactive way for families to learn about the different animals and farming practices.The fair also gives people the opportunity to get up close to animals such as; cows, pigs, rabbits and sheep. People can also milk the cows and learn about different farming techniques from the farming experts.

Other Attractions
The Brooklin Spring Fair has hundreds of different food and drink stands throughout the fair. It also has hundreds of carnival rides and games. The new events include a Zumba Dance Party, Lawn Tractor Racing and a Corn Maze. The Fair also has a beer tent for people that are 19+. The tent is open all four days and offers different beers and spritzers.

Teachers
The Brooklin Spring fair incorporates different activities and programs that are educational for children. The Common Wealth Mutual Insurance Group, the Scotiabank- Brooklin Branch and Gordon L. Corner Ltd.  sponsor the Education Day that is hosted by the Brooklin Spring Fair every year as an opportunity for grade. 3 students to learn about how agriculture impacts their lives and to participate in different hands-on agricultural activities. This Education Day was created so that students could apply their learning to real life situations. Students have the opportunity the milk cows, learn about farming practices, and even meet local farmers. These activities can benefit the students as integrating agriculture into their curriculum help students learn based upon the arguments of experimental learning, a community- based curriculum , and authentic or applied learning in real-life situations.

There is also a spelling bee that anyone can participate in, there is no entry fee and all children receive a prize. CIBC also sponsors the annual Spring Sing Youth Talent show. Each participant must sing a song in under four minutes, there is no entry fee and there are different prizes for each contestant. All of these activities and contests were created to make it fun for children to learn about agriculture and participate in educational contests. With all the sponsors and volunteers that put this fair together each year, Brooklin and the many organizations involved benefit in many ways. The community not only benefits economically but the fair brings together the residents and provides many opportunities to learn, interact, play and entertain with family and friends.

Admission Prices and Directions
Admission Prices: Family Day Pass - $25.00, Adults/Seniors/Students - $10.00, Children 5-12 - $5.00, Under 5 years of age- Free, Parking – Free. The Brooklin Spring Fair address is 67 Winchester Rd. E. at the Luther Vipond Arena – Brooklin Memorial Park. 

Fair Office: 905-655-7093

Fax Number: 905-655-7094

E-mail Address: secretary@brooklinspringfair.com

The Official Brooklin Spring Fair Website

= External Links =

(1) http://www.whitby.ca/en/business/luthervipondmemorialarena.asp

(2) https://www.farmerslindsay.com/contact-us (3) http://www.scotiabank.com/gls/en/index.html#about

(4) http://www.profilecanada.com/companydetail.cfm?company=2478199_Gordon_L_Corner_Ltd_Oshawa_ON

(5) https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Brooklin+Spring+Fair/@43.954217,-78.959026,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89d5193c76d38323:0xc7831b91c6b00cb2

(6) http://brooklinspringfair.com/