| 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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| That's Mary Fisher addressing the Homecraft meeting |
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| The Entertainment Showcase was held Friday evening. Featured this year were singer Crystal Gage (remember that name - you're likely to hear it in the future!), Illusionist Sean Watson, Bluegrass group The Backwoodsmen, Bandaloni (right above as he astounded the audience), contemporary country group Settlers Creek, and Waylon Jennings tribute artist Bob Gill (you'd swear you were watching and hearing Waylon!) |
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| Mike Brophy Barry Dean Lana Burns |
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| During Friday afternoon, meetings and seminars were held. This is a meeting of Homecraft representatives. |
| The hospitality Suite was back in operation after the Showcase. Donald Fisher Anne Moore Peter Fisher |
| Erin Fair workers took over the bar to give their Metcalfe counterparts the evening off |
| Metcalfe Fair Vice President Chris Reaney and Past President Lynda McCuaig chat with Renfrew Fair Secretary Judy Dobec |
| Metcalfe Fair Homecraft President Betty Magee (centre) chats with David Bobier, Richmond Fair Secretary Manager Dale Greene and Marlene Greene |
| Wendy Deugo, OAAS District 1 Homecraft Director, (centre) chats with David Bobier and Marlene Greene from Richmond Fair |