Acton Fall Fair - September 20th, 2019

The weekend of September 20th-22nd marked the 106th annual Acton Fall Fair! During the three-day event, I managed to capture many photos of the midway, which was supplied by Albion Amusements of Markdale, Ontario, as well as the many events and entertainment that took place at the fair. Thankfully the weather was beautiful yet again, so no events were cancelled.

Below are photos from Friday night. That evening I had met up with my friend Phil, who had never been to the Acton Fall Fair before. So, I was able to show him why it is one of the best Fall Fairs in Ontario! Be sure to look at the photos from the first day of the 106th Acton Fall Fair below! Photos from Saturday and Sunday can be viewed by clicking the attached hyperlink at the end of this entry.

Once I arrived on the fairgrounds of the Acton Fall Fair, I was greeted by scarecrows that the school children had put together during Education Day event, that had occurred earlier that day.

As I ventured the midway, I noticed Albion Amusements had spruced up their ticket booths, making them look new and modern.

Also new on the midway from Albion Amusements was this ATM and Customer Service booth. It looked quite nice.

The wonderful Tilt-A-Whirl had made a return to the Acton Fall Fair midway. It was absent last year due to maintenance.

After walking around the midway, I headed down to the end of the fairgrounds to look at the Agricultural animal tent. While I was there, a group of goat kids were huddled in the play structure that was set up in their pen.

After checking out the Agricultural tent, I walked on over to the Poultry barn. Many exhibitors were bringing in their entries of chickens and ducks at that time.

Here's a view of the midway from nearby the poultry barn.

As a member of Heritage Acton, I took a photo of their display in the home crafts (Dufferin Community Centre) building. It featured many photo entries of historical buildings around town. Attendees of the fair could then choose which they thought were the best entries. A cash prize would then be awarded to the best entries.

This year marked 175 years since the naming of Acton. In 1825 the area was originally settled by Ezra, Zenas, and Rufus Adams. In 1828, the area of what is now known as Acton was named Dansville. Later it was renamed Admasville, to honour the original founders of the settlement. In 1844, the community was renamed Acton.

The talented Acton Citizens Band was performing in the Dufferin Community Centre before the Miss Acton Fall Fair Pageant took place.

The warmer weather brought out quite a few people to the Acton Fall Fair on Friday evening. Here's a look down the main midway.

Children of various ages were enjoying the games found on the midway.

As I went to greet my friend who had arrived, I captured this photo of the fair from across Fairy Lake.

At 7pm on Friday night, the heavy horse pull was on the track. Many of the horses were able to pull the weights quite a distance.

Once the sun had set, the ride lights came on, illuminating the midway.

Surprisingly, this photo was captured just minutes after the previous one. I guess the huge lights shining down on the grounds further back made it look darker outside than it actually was. The Mulligan Wheel had a nice light package as usual.

The kiddie midway was brightly lit as seen from the Mulligan Wheel.

The main midway rides also looked quite nice from above.

The lights on the Mulligan Wheel shone on the white spokes of the wheel.

Here's a clearer view of the kiddie midway from the Mulligan Wheel.

The Raiders walk through attraction was placed in the back-center of the midway. Its new location attracted many children.

Here's the Tilt-A-Whirl and the Himalaya after dark.

The Orbiter was moving at full-speed. Sadly its spectacular lights were not on during the fair.

In my opinion, the ride lights provide a cozy and comforting feeling.

Here's the Starship 3000 under the night sky.

This photo for some reason didn't capture the brightness of the Sizzler. But is sure was shining brightly that night with it LED bulbs!

Here is my friend Phil and I on the Sizzler before the ride began.

The Avalanche was attracting the crowds as it sends passengers round and round!

The Orbiter is one of the more intense rides on the midway, mostly attracting teenagers and young adults.

The Himalaya used to be one of the flashiest rides on the midway with its array of lights. Unfortunately, many of them, especially of the center board were burnt out.

After a great evening of fun, the fist day of the 106th Acton Fall Fair had came to a close. Here is a close-up view of the Avalanche's lights reflecting onto Fairy Lake.

Here's another shot of the midway overlooking Fairy Lake. Photos from day two of the 106th Acton Fall Fair can be viewed here. Thank you for looking at my photos of a great Friday evening spent at the fair! :-)