OUR VISION
To foster a community that is passionately connected to agriculture and rural life through active engagement and meaningful educational experiences.
OUR MISSION
To be steadfast stewards of agricultural heritage and rural life histories, delivering opportunities for community connection and engagement that bridge the past, present, and future.
2023 EXECUTIVE
President - Kathy Breen
1st Vice President - Sid Williams
2nd Vice President - Katie Ward
Secretary/Treasurer - Lisa Morris
Immediate Past President - Mark Williams
President - Kathy Breen
1st Vice President - Sid Williams
2nd Vice President - Katie Ward
Secretary/Treasurer - Lisa Morris
Immediate Past President - Mark Williams
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OUR HISTORY
In 1855, a group of gentleman farmers met for the purpose of forming the North Dorchester Agricultural Society (NDAS). The first agricultural show was held on October 18, 1855 in a lot beside the Huffman Tavern in the village of Dorchester. At that time, men entered their work horses, carriage horses, cattle and swine. Other entries included handmade crafts such as cotton shirts from homemade material and knitted socks - made by men only!
By 1900 the "Fair" site had changed many times, but was always held during the month of October. In 1977, the last Fair was held in the village of Dorchester when the Society sold its property to the Township in order to build the local Community Centre and Arena (now Flight Exec Centre).
In 1978, the Board of Directors purchased the current Dorchester Fairgrounds which have been home to the fair ever since.
In 1855, a group of gentleman farmers met for the purpose of forming the North Dorchester Agricultural Society (NDAS). The first agricultural show was held on October 18, 1855 in a lot beside the Huffman Tavern in the village of Dorchester. At that time, men entered their work horses, carriage horses, cattle and swine. Other entries included handmade crafts such as cotton shirts from homemade material and knitted socks - made by men only!
By 1900 the "Fair" site had changed many times, but was always held during the month of October. In 1977, the last Fair was held in the village of Dorchester when the Society sold its property to the Township in order to build the local Community Centre and Arena (now Flight Exec Centre).
In 1978, the Board of Directors purchased the current Dorchester Fairgrounds which have been home to the fair ever since.
