Richmond Fair (Richmond Agricultural Society)
AddressRichmond Fairgrounds
6121 Perth Street
Richmond (Ontario)
Canada
home(613) 838-3420
cell(613) 838-3933
»Show on map43.900660-79.401457
home(613) 838-3420
cell(613) 838-3933
»Show on map43.900660-79.401457
Culinary Characteristics
activity type
Since the Agricultural Society's first Fair in 1844, the fall festival has been an opportunity for families to enjoy viewing the best of their neighbour's kitchens, crops, livestock, and machinery. In early years Agricultural Societies pooled resources to improve breeds, to purchase specialized machinery, and to provide a place for the sale of products from the kitchens, gardens, dairy and poultry of members. This cooperative spirit still exists.
The agricultural fair is no longer the main source of information about improved agricultural practices and new technologies. However, with the development of urban and suburban communities near our villages, the fairs play an important role in exposing the general public to agricultural practices. As people move away from the farm, the Fair is a way to remind them about where their food comes from. All this still occurs each year at the Richmond Fair, the third week-end in September.
- festivals → single specialty festival
- food in general → agriculture
Since the Agricultural Society's first Fair in 1844, the fall festival has been an opportunity for families to enjoy viewing the best of their neighbour's kitchens, crops, livestock, and machinery. In early years Agricultural Societies pooled resources to improve breeds, to purchase specialized machinery, and to provide a place for the sale of products from the kitchens, gardens, dairy and poultry of members. This cooperative spirit still exists.
The agricultural fair is no longer the main source of information about improved agricultural practices and new technologies. However, with the development of urban and suburban communities near our villages, the fairs play an important role in exposing the general public to agricultural practices. As people move away from the farm, the Fair is a way to remind them about where their food comes from. All this still occurs each year at the Richmond Fair, the third week-end in September.
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Founded1841
culinary focusYes
educational focusNo
additional focus
- history
- heritage & tradition
- national specialty
- English
- French
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Opening timesEvery year, 3rd weekend of September. Check website for details.
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