History
1858: The “South Brant Agricultural Society” formed
1860: First Fair held in Cathcart known as the “Cathcart Exhibition”
1863: Fair relocated to Harley known as the “World’s Fair”
1893: 22 acres purchased in Burford. First year Fair held at present site, 1 day event.
1920: Race track constructed
1924: Original grandstand built
1931: Cattle barn built, now known as “old horse barn”
1950: Agricultural Pavilion (hall) built
1951: Two cattle sheds constructed
1953: Legion building constructed, Lions Ball Park completed
1957: Hog Producers Building constructed
1960: First year for Fair “Queen” pageant, Lions Pavilion constructed
1966: Cenotaph moved and established at the Fairgrounds
1970: Poultry building built, now known as the workshop
1971: Original Horse Barn destroyed by fire
1982: Burford Fair expands from one day to 1 ½ days
1985: Betting Booth built, Fair expands to 2 full days
1990: Chain link fences replace wooden fence along Park Ave
1992: New sand horse ring
1993: Bicentennial Building constructed
1998: Fire destroys grandstand on April 3rd, new grandstand built in time for 1998 Fair
2003: Burford Fair expands to 4 day event
2012: Cattle barn dismantled
2013: Agricultural Pavilion replaced by new Ag Hal thanks to entire community
2014: Optimist Playground installed, thanks to the Burford Optimist Club
2014:“Hog Barn” renovated into storage barn, thanks to the Pepper & Phillipo Families
2014: Horse Show Ring & new practic e ring installed thanks to Clare Family
Innes Award
This award is donated by the Innes Family in memory of their parents, Bruce & Margaret Innes for Achievement at the Burford Fall Fair.
Organizations or individuals are nominated during the Fair each year with the award given to those who have gone above and beyond in their support and/or involvement at the Fair. The award is handed out at the Burford Agricultural Society’s Annual Meeting in January
Past Winners>
2017 – Justin Bieram 2016 – Gerry & Sandy Ross and Family |
2015 – Earl Gowdy 2014 – Flint & Gayle Barker |
B.A.S. Service Diploma Award
1951 – *Alston Campbell 1952 – *John Lloyd-Jones 1953 – *John MacKenzie 1954 – *Emerson Rutherford 1955 – *Fred Gurney 1956 – *Dr. Ramsay 1957 – *R.J. Sims 1958 – *Arthur Muir 1959 – *Harry Henderson 1960 – *Wilfred Eddy MacKenzie 1961 – *R.A. Templar 1962 – *John Fraser 1963 – *Albert McClellan 1964 – *Bruce & *Margaret Innes 1965 – *R.J. Thomas 1966 – *Mr. & *Mrs. S. Hunsperger 1967 – *Mr. & *Mrs. Don Pepper 1968 – *Mr. & *Mrs. Ewart Hunt 1969 – *Gladson Wedge 1970 – *Hilton Davidson 1971 – *Mr. & *Mrs. P.A. Sprowl 1972 – *Arnold & *Helen Ferris 1973 – *Jean Fraser & *Mabel 1974 – *Mr. & *Mrs. Shirley Davis 1975 – * Alfred & *Grace Davis 1976 – *Mr. & *Mrs. Stanley Force |
1977 – *Mr. & *Mrs. Wm. Bailey 1978 – *Archie & Ruth MacKenzie 1979 – *Mrs. Edna Davidson 1980 – *Mr. & *Mrs. Earl Durham 1981 – *Albert & *Marguarite Lamb 1982 – *Mr. and *Mrs. Ed Syrett 1983 – *Shelby & *Mrytle Williams 1984 – Lloyd & *Joy Potter 1985 – *Mr. & *Mrs. Roy Miles 1986 – *Alvin & *Vera Williams 1987 – *Mr. & *Mrs. William 1988 – *Mr. & *Mrs. Otto Shearer 1989 – *Mac & Shirley Chambers 1990 – *William & Carol Force 1991 – *Mr. & *Mrs. Orval Markle 1992 – *Mrs. Jean Sumsion 1993 – *Mr. George Pettit 1994 – *Mr. & *Mrs. Art Douglas 1995 – Ernie & *Joyce Pepper 1996 – Doug & Carol Smith 1997 – *George Campbell 1998 – *Roland & Marge Hedden 2000 – Larry Davis 2001 – Ron & Heather Franklin Campbell 2002 – Earl Gowdy 2010 – Clarence Kellam |
* Indicates deceased members