No, this wasn’t the parking lot at the Brampton Fair Grounds. It was the scene of Saturday’s Demolition Derby, which attracted a large crowd for the evening.The weather wasn’t always cooperative, but that couldn’t completely dampen the spirit behind the 162nd Brampton Fall Fair, which was held over the weekend at the Fair Grounds in Caledon. But Sunday turned out to be a beautiful day, and that helped bring the crowd out.
Photos by Bill Rea

The Grand Champion Female in the Holstein Show was Hilda, an eight-year-old mature cow shown by Matt Williamson, representing the Christie family. On hand for the award presentation was Peel-Dufferin Queen of the Furrow Natalie Vink, Marsha Christie and judge Doug Peart of Hagersville.

Friday night included a Garden Tractor pull. Neil Boyes of Caledon pulled the sled 174.6 feet in the Pro Stock 1050 class.

Matthew and Eden Kurz of Southfields Village were pretty impressed with some of the old-fashion toys being shown by Old Britannia Schoolhouse.

Kyle Carberry of Caledon showed Lachancia Elaborate Titane to top spot in the 4-H calf competition in the Holstein Show.

Nicole Morrison of Kingsport Environmental had to hold on tight as Storm, a six-month-old bald eagle spread her wings.

People at the fair got to try this virtual driving machine, set up by the Insurance Bureau of Canada. Melissa Ringuette explained it helps warn people with examples of staged collisions.

Those attending the Fair got the chance to experience what it’s like to milk a cow on this scale model. Sawyer Karpiak, 2, of Brampton was giving it his all.

Jimbo the Magician was emceeing a lot of the activities.

These young 4-H members were taking part in Novice Showmanship Saturday morning.

Sue Needle of Barrie was getting Sentinel, a 12-year-old French Angora ready for showing in the Rabbit Show.

Fair volunteer Bryce Brooks was demonstrating rope-making skills to Johnathan Spizzirri, 4, of Brampton.

Team K9 impressed a lot of people at the fair with their tricks. Keno, a five-year-old borzoi, had no trouble clearing this jump.

Tav Schembri of Remax Realty Specialists was manning thois booth at the Fair Saturday.

Richard Robertson of Lindsay drove this Percheron George to first place in the singles class in the Heavy Horse Show.