September brings so many things, the end of summer, a new school year, jackets and sweaters, harvest, crocks of chili and shorter days, but best of all, the Acton Fall Fair. As we look around we see the trees changing and the geese flying over head, we note the corn stalks in the farmers’ fields and we refresh ourselves with autumn walks. Cottages and trailer parks plan for closing as we look to, what for some, is the best time of the Canadian year. So save the date and plan ahead! Consider what
you will exhibit as you ponder how best to participate and come together at Acton’s most enduring and anticipated annual event, the Acton Fall Fair - September 18, 19, 20, 2026 where “We request the pleasure of your company”, as we celebrate “Cornstalks and Autumn Walks” at the
113th Acton Fall Fair
Homecrafts President,
Kathryn Lynch
Prize Book
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Rules & Regulations
(Excerpts from Rules and Regulations governing hall exhibits)
1. EXHIBITORS ARE REQUESTED TO HAVE THEIR ENTRY LISTS IN THE HANDS OF THE SECRETARY NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, 2026. This will ensure that entry tickets can be picked up, if you choose this option, when exhibits are brought to the hall.
2. Exhibitors are limited to one exhibit in each section
3. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE THE WORK OF THE EXHIBITOR AND EXHIBITOR ONLY
4. Exhibits are to be brought to the hall either Wednesday Sept. 16th between 7:00 and 9:00 pm, or Thursday Sept. 17th between 9:00 and 11:00 am. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:00 am on Thursday. Entries must be tagged, placed and ready for judging, not later than 11:00 am on Thursday.
5. At the close of the exhibition, exhibitors must take charge of their exhibits and remove them immediately. No exhibits may be removed from the hall before 5:00 pm on Sunday Sept 20. Any items not picked up by 5:30 pm Sunday will be left unattended in the foyer of the Dufferin building. What is not picked up by Monday will be disposed of.
6. The Society will take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of articles exhibited, but should any article be accidentally damaged, lost or stolen, the Society will not be responsible for the value thereof.
7. The judges will use the discretionary power of withholding or reducing the prizes if, in their opinion, the articles exhibited do not merit them. The judges may also recommend additional awards if they consider them necessary. The judges' decisions are final.
8. The Directors reserve the right, if from any causes, receipts for the year are not sufficient to pay the prize list in full, to pay such portion as the Board deems possible after paying necessary expenses.
9. The prizes for Section Awards are given to the exhibitor winning most points. In the event of a tie, the most firsts in the section will win.
10. While the Society will use every reasonable precaution for the protection of the public and exhibitors, they will not be responsible for accidents resulting in damage, marked or broken items and/or items that are lost.
11. Any exhibitor violating any of the above rules will forfeit his or her prize money.
12. It is recommended that due to the length of the fair, care should be taken regarding the consumption of all exhibited food products.
13. Exhibitors must comply with all copyright laws.
14. Sponsorship is subject to change.
15. This is our Advance Book - any changes/updates/corrections will be noted on the website and in the case of any discrepancies between advance book and main book, main book will rule supreme.
> A star (*) next to an entry description indicates exhibits pertaining to our theme <
"Cornstalks & Autumn Walks"
