06/22/2026
Fun fact: The Fergus Fall Fair is home to fourth-generation volunteers!
Dillon Bernier is giving back to our community and carrying on a family tradition by volunteering with the Fergus Agricultural Society.
He began helping his grandpa, Gary Jefferson, at the Fergus Fall Fair admission gates at 10 years old and now leads the committee like his great-grandfather, grandfather and aunt did before him.
In 2019, Dillon became Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador and remained in the role for two additional years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, he helps organize the program and also serves as first vice president on the Fergus Agricultural Society board where he is known for his passion, drive and leadership in implementing new ideas.
The Fergus Fall Fair has always been more than an event to Dillon because it’s a part of his family’s history and he values the sense of community it creates.
“I became more involved as a volunteer because I saw how important the fair is in bringing the community together, celebrating agriculture and preserving local traditions for future generations,” he says.
Dillon is a Drama and English Teacher and Department Head at Norwell District Secondary School. Outside of teaching and the Fergus Agricultural Society, he is also heavily involved in theatre, arts education and literacy initiatives and enjoys reading a good book.
Please help us celebrate Dillon – and the past and present volunteers in his family – on this !
