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In 1948, the Fall Fair was resurrected in large part thanks to the New Liskeard Lions Club. The fair continued to be held at the beach until about 1949. More permanent premises were eventually found at the New Liskeard Curling Rink, the New Liskeard Arena and the land between those buildings which stretched almost to the lakeshore, aptly named the "Fall Fair grounds" and the fairs continue to be held there today.In earlier years, the fair was held over two days; one day was used to set up exhibits and judging and dismantling of exhibits took up the second day. These days, the fair generally runs from Thursday to Saturday night. Also, the Temiskaming District Agriculture Society has since changed its name to the New Liskeard Agricultural Society.
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Grand Champion Steer1960
New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada
Credits:New Liskeard Agricultural Society
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Many of the traditional categories have remained - livestock judging, produce and grain exhibits, craftwork and artistry exhibits - but through the years additional events have added to the excitement. There is now a midway, harvest queen contest, talent shows, a school children's parade and a Saturday afternoon parade through town, and the ever-popular horse draws in which teams of draft horses compete to draw the heaviest stoneboats.17
Timiskaming Grand Champion Steer1971
New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada
Credits:New Liskeard Agricultural Society
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Aurele Legros and Lynda Scott showing at steer showFall 1972
New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada
Credits:New Liskeard Agricultural Society
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Vern Burnett with his Grand Champion SteerFall 1977
New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada
Credits:New Liskeard Agricultural Society
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1979 Steer Show and SaleFall 1979
New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada
Credits:New Liskeard Agricultural Society
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Recent pictures of the 2004 agricultural fair show that interest in the fair has been maintained if not increased. The parade is well-attended; the exhibits have become more sophisticated and creative; the livestock is second to none! The New Liskeard Agricultural Society depends on many volunteers and committee members to plan and execute the fair every year and each year it just seems to get better!22
The Fall Fair parade2004
New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada
Credits:New Liskeard Agricultural Society
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This scene is typical of the crowds that the Fair draws17 September 2004
New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada
Credits:New Liskeard Agricultural Society
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The Fair's Pet Show2000
New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada
Credits:New Liskeard Agricultural Society
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Darlene Bowen and Glenn Loach Mares & Foals in the ParadeAugust 1987
New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada
Credits:New Liskeard Agricultural Society
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Mr. Hoffman from Tarzwell, OntarioFall 1988
New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada
Credits:New Liskeard Agricultural Society
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Joe Brennan's 4 Horse Belgian HitchFall 1989
New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada
Credits:New Liskeard Agricultural Society
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