Country
fair enthusiasts will get their last chance to enjoy the
Navan Fair today as the weather forecast is calling for
plenty of sunshine and a high of 27 degrees.
Today's
highlights include the Heavy Horse Pull and Western Horse
Show at 11 a.m.; the Rock the Arts puppet show at 11:30
a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.; and the Ultimutts stunt dog
show at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Live music
enthusiasts can enjoy a triple bill under the Domes featuring
The Richmind Ramblers, The Irish Descendants and the Washboard
Union with no additional cover charge.
The Fair
has suffered through a mixed baf of weather over the past
three days. The rain held off long enough on Saturday to
allow for the Navan Fair parade to go ahead without somuch
as a drop. This years parade included a number of pipe and
drum bands, the first ever appearance of the Ottawa Shriners
in their biplanes; and a procession of antique tractors.
The gates
open at 8 a.m. this morning. The midway will run from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. The concert under the Domes will start at
1 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults; $10 for seniors 65 and
over; and $3 for children 12 and under.
(This
story was made possible thanks to the generous support of
our local business partners.)
ORLÉANS
OUTDOOR MARKET from 12 noon to 6 p.m. in the Ray Frield
Centre parking lot on Tenth Line Road. Come meet local vendors
and artians from across the east end.
SHAKESPEARE
IN THE PARK – A Company of Fools presents a Torchlight
Shakespeare production of Romeo and Juliet in Longleaf Park
at 7 p.m. Pay what you can.
CUMBERLAND
FARMERS MARKET from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R. J. Kennedy
Community Centre 1115 Dunning Road in Cumberlans Village.
The Cumberland Farmers’ Market features a variety of localy
produced vegetables, seasonal fruits and specialty foods.
THE
NAVAN FAIR will take place from Thursday, Aug. 10 to Sunday,
Aug. 13. Highlights the Demolition Derby. livestock shows,
and Canadian rockers Honeymoon Suite who will be performing
on Aug. 11. Visit 
