I've lived in Toronto since 1987 and I've never been to the
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
It's here from November 4 to 13. Gord and I went down late this afternoon.
There's something for everyone.
You can shop for everything from saddles to boots to hats to clothes to organic flax.
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We watched a bit of a horse show.
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We came across the calf competition. I kept imagining what the commentary would be between Buck Laughlin (Fred Willard) and and Trevor Beckwith (Jim Piddock) in
Best in Show (an awesome movie!) if they were there.
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There were really big veggies!
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A potato grower from PEI was giving out three potatoes to everyone ... sweet!
How cute are these chicks?! They are just five days old.
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How about a butter carving competition?
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We wandered through the petting zoo.
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There were a lot of cows. It was suppertime!
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And it was milking time.
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These little piggies were born on October 30.
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These sheep were waiting for their time to compete ... hence the jackets so they don't get dirty.
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This guy was just chilling out.
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We watched the sheep competition.
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All this wool would make a lot of sweaters!
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If you have a sweet tooth, you could buy fudge in a few spots.
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We checked out the bar. It served craft beer which made Gord happy.
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I had some flights of white wine ... my server was helpful and friendly.
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Here's Gord.
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They were broadcasting the Royal Horse Show in the bar so we watched it for a while (rather than paying an extra $16 each and being in the arena).
It was a fun time and I look forward to going again next year.
5 comments:
I love the Royal Winter Fair. Looks like you had fun. I use to go every year. But now with 3 kids in tow, it's a little more challenging. Maybe next year, then I don't have to deal with lugging around a diaper bag and stroller. :)
LOVE petting zoos! Looks like fun! I haven't been in a long while!
This looks like lots of fun, and reminds me of the state fair in New York! Those baby chicks are adorable.
Aw, that takes me back to when I was in 4-H back in BC and I was showing my sheep (Baaaa). I used to do these kinds of shows. Great fun for the whole family!
Awe- I'm jealous! I love the fair but, alas, it has gotten too pricey for my little family- over $70 just to get us all in!
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