| 2005 OAAS Convention |
| The Annual Convention of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies was held in Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel February 17-19, 2005. Metcalfe Fair sent an extra large contingent this year to support Mary Fisher, one of our own, as the out-going Homecraft President. The workers from the Metcalfe group joined forces with the workers from Erin Fair supporting out-going Agricultural President Joanne Gregson to look after the Presidents’ hospitality Suite and several luncheons.
The Convention itself is a meeting place of Agricultural Fair representatives. They participate in educational seminars, round-table discussions, and generally share experiences of mutual interest. There is a trade show where fairs can go “shopping” for entertainers and entertainment services, including demolition derby operators and midways. Over the years, several participants in these trade show have later found themselves at Metcalfe Fair. The OAAS also holds a fund-raising auction (handled this year by Metcalfe’s Erin James), and the Annual Meeting. The event is attended by agricultural fairs from all across Ontario. |
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| Under his guidance, kids can play with Papa's trains, and it's a learning experience for them too. |
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| The poster board is used as another means to catch the eye of the fairs. The numbers on the posters are room numbers to get more information. |
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| Usually, there is an audience of children for these "auditions". They were late this year, but the Stylamanders found 2 youths in the crowd. |
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| "Papa" Hershey Latner has a fantastic train set. The control panel has over 100 controls for his trains, display lights and many sound effects. |
| The Family Entertainment Showcase gives children's entertainers 15 minutes each to strut their stuff for fair reps. Robert Davis was first. |
| Craig Douglas is a very polite entertainer ... he even thanked a photographer for using flash to get good pictures! |
| The youngsters arrived during Craig's presentation, so Paul Behnke was able to work his musical magic on a room full of kids |
| Two lucky kids got to play with Papa's Trains |
| "Circus Cowboys" is a dynamic cowboy parody with a circus twist. There's trick Rop'n, gun spin'n, and all sorts of neat stuff! |