South River Machar Ag Society

06/02/2026

PARADE CHALLENGE ACCEPTED?

The South River-Machar Agricultural Society is throwing down the gauntlet to local businesses, organizations, clubs, farms, and community groups!

This year's Fall Fair Parade theme is:

~ "From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways" ~

How creative can you be? Will your float showcase the hardworking pioneers who built our communities? Or will you highlight the amazing innovations and technology of today? Maybe you'll combine both and tell the story of how far we've come!

🏆 Who will earn bragging rights for the BEST FLOAT?
🏆 Who will wow the crowd?
🏆 Who will bring the most community spirit?

Gather your team, dust off those creative ideas, and start planning your entry now! Let's fill the streets with tractors, wagons, decorations, laughter, and community pride.

Whether you're a business, service club, farm, sports team, or community organization, we'd love to see you join the parade and help make this year's Fall Fair one to remember!

Nothing says community like neighbors coming together to celebrate our past, present, and future.

Tag a business or organization that should take on the challenge! 👇

06/02/2026

🐄🐐🐑 Calling All Livestock Owners! 🐑🐐🐄

The countdown to the Fall Fair is on, and we're looking for livestock enthusiasts who want to share their passion with the community!

Do you raise cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, alpacas, or other farm animals? Would you love the chance to showcase your animals, educate visitors, and help inspire the next generation of farmers? Then we want YOU to be part of our fair!

- Show off your animals
- Share your knowledge and experience
- Connect with fellow farmers and animal lovers
- Help make this year's Fall Fair bigger and better than ever!

Pre-registration is required, so don't wait too long to reserve your spot.

Interested? Email us at [email protected] for more information.

Tag a farmer, hobby farmer, or livestock owner who should be part of this year's fair! 🐓🐖🐄

05/31/2026

Reminder! Don’t forget to sign up for our upcoming educational workshop — Sourdough with Shawna Hicks!

To register:
-DM us
- Email: [email protected]
- Call/Text Jeniese at 705-388-1716

Also, don’t forget about our Small Animal Sale & Vendor Farm Market happening July 11th!

We’re still looking for vendors and participants! Reach out by:
- DM
- Email: [email protected]
- Call Hilda at 705-840-8035

We can’t wait to see everyone there!

05/30/2026

Sponsorship Saturday

Each Saturday, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the amazing sponsors and supporters who help make the SRMAS and our Fall Fair possible — one Saturday at a time!

This week, we would like to recognize and thank the wonderful Town of South River for all they do for our organization and community.

Our village continually supports us in so many ways — from helping fund the bouncy castles at our Fall Fair, assisting with lottery questions and licensing, helping advertise through signs and Ripples, and always being a great source of knowledge and guidance when we need it.

We truly appreciate the ongoing support, encouragement, and partnership from our community. Thank you, South River, for helping keep our fair and traditions growing strong!

05/29/2026

IT'S FARM STAND FRIDAY !

Today we are taking you on a little Pevensey Road adventure! Buckle up friends… because our first stop is WAYYYYY out on Pevensey Rd with one of our SRMAS members, Ben!

📍 3191 Pevensey Rd, Sundridge

Ben’s farm stand specializes in delicious wood-fired maple syrup, and this is their 3rd year selling sweet local goodness! Available in:
🍁 Amber
🍁 Dark
🍁 Very Dark

Choose from:
-1L mason jars
-500ml mason jars

But wait… don’t turn around yet! There are MORE treasures to discover down Pevensey Road!

Stop #2:
📍 Claire and the Black Flies — 3373 Pevensey Rd

Claire is a young agricultural enthusiast in the making and has been busy growing:
- Early Girl tomatoes
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Zucchini plants
- Hostas, lilies & other beautiful perennials

And finally…

Stop #3:
📍 Pevensey Pete’s Plants — 3607 Pevensey Rd

Your go-to stop for vegetable plants and garden goodies!

Sounds like the perfect excuse for a country drive, doesn’t it? Support local, stock up your gardens, and enjoy the beauty of our farming community!

05/28/2026

Come join us on June 27th at Tom Thomson Park to CELEBRATE Canada Day! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🎂 Festivities begin at noon!

Want to put a float in our parade?? Contact Bart Wood at 705-358-3822

Interested in being a vendor?? Contact Jeniese Beatty at 705-388-1716

05/28/2026

Throwback Thursday with SRMAS

Every Thursday, we’re going to share little pieces of the history of SRMAS and our Fall Fair! From old photographs and fair memories to family stories and treasured moments, we want to celebrate the people and traditions that helped shape our community over the years.

If you or your family have any historical photos, stories, ribbons, newspaper clippings, or memories from past fairs, we would love for you to share them with us so we can feature them in our history days posts!

Today’s piece of history is a photograph of Henry Erven showing at the Fall Fair in 1922.
- Photographer unknown.

It’s amazing to look back and see the long-standing traditions of agriculture, community, and pride that continue today.

05/28/2026