<![CDATA[Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair August 13-15, 2026 - What\'s New?]]>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:26:40 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[2026 Annual Meeting]]>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:48:01 GMThttps://emofair.weebly.com/whats-new/2026-annual-meeting
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📣 Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society – Annual General Meeting
Join us for the RRVAS Annual Meeting on:
🗓 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Emo Fairgrounds – 4-H Food Booth Building
This is your chance to be part of the team that helps shape the future of the Emo Fair and local agriculture in the Rainy River District 🌾🎡
We are currently seeking new Board Members. If you are passionate about community events, agriculture, or the Emo Fair, we would love to have you involved!
👉 To be nominated for a seat on the Board, you must be a 2026 member.
Memberships are available for:
• $25 Family
• $20 Individual
📞 To purchase a membership or get nominated, contact:
Laura Haglin, Secretary/Treasurer
📱 (807) 275-5393 (call or text)
📧 R.R.V.A.S@hotmail.com
Come out, meet the team, and help keep our fair and agricultural traditions growing strong 🌟
#EmoFair #RRVAS #AgSociety #Volunteer #CommunityStrong #EmoOntario
]]><![CDATA[The Final Crown....the end of the Fair Queen Tradition…..]]>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:00:59 GMThttps://emofair.weebly.com/whats-new/the-final-crownthe-end-of-the-fair-queen-traditionFor more than half a century the annual Fair Queen competition stood as a cherished tradition, a highlight of the summer that brought families and friends together. Generations watched daughters, sisters and neighbours take the stage not just for beauty or poise but for community. As the final tiara was placed in 2023, the chapter quietly closed.
 
The decision to end the competition wasn’t made lightly, the committee spent the last few years hoping to continue the competition, but organizers cited changing times, dwindling participation and a desire to focus on more inclusive programming that reflects the evolving identity of the Fall Fair.
 
Organizer/Committee Member for many years, Sis McCormick wore the crown in 2002, along with co-organizer/committee member Mary Croswell, whose daughter Ashley wore the crown in 2013 and there are many more. The last crowned Fair Queen Isabella Meeks stood not only as the final titleholder but also the bridge between past and future. Dorothy Bonot created the Emo Fair Queen Contest, and the longevity of the program has been strong. For many who took part in the contest shared many wonderful memories of selling buttons, parades, interviews and the friendships made representing their community as the Emo Fair Queen. Though the crowns and banners may no longer grace the Fairgrounds, the celebration of everyone who wore the crown will always be part of the tradition and can evolve while still honouring where we have come from and where we are going…The legacy of the Emo Fair Queen competition – its values of community, confidence and connection.
 
As the beloved Fair Queen Competition has officially come to an end. In its place, a new chapter: Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair Ambassador Bursary program, aimed at supporting young adults with leadership potential and passion for community service. As our community’s change, so must the ways we recognize and support our youth. The Ambassador Bursary allows us to honour the same values – service, leadership, volunteerism and community engagement. The Ambassador will demonstrate a commitment to their community, leadership in agriculture or urban life, and a vision for their future. The winner will receive a monetary Bursary from the Fair Board to support their education/projects and their future, the program is open to everyone ages 17 – 22 years of age. Candidates will be evaluated through written application and interview process.
]]><![CDATA[Saddle Up, Folks – It’s Almost Hoedown Time!]]>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:50:22 GMThttps://emofair.weebly.com/whats-new/saddle-up-folks-its-almost-hoedown-time
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The countdown begins! 🤠 Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025 for the Hometown Hoedown – an old-fashioned barn dance with all the fixin’s!

🎶 Line dancing, games, live music by Sean Taylor Band
🍖 Prime rib & BBQ chicken by Caul’s Catering
🎟️ $75 per ticket | Tables of 8 or 12 available
🍹 Cocktails at 4 PM | Supper at 5:30 PM
📍 Emo-LaVallee Community Centre
💥 Live & silent auctions, prizes, and a whole lotta country fun!
Call Sherri (807-276-0783) | Joe (807-276-8637) | Laura (807-275-5393) to rustle up your tickets!
#HometownHoedown #BarnDance #RRVAS #EmoOntario #CountryFun #SupportLocal #PrimeRibAndBootScootin #RainyRiverDistrict
]]><![CDATA[Public Notice: One Way]]>Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:03:06 GMThttps://emofair.weebly.com/whats-new/public-notice-one-way
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​Public Notice: Colonization Road will be ONE WAY this year during the fair.
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Public Notice: Reserved parking for handicapped on the south side of the main gate along the roadside. A parking attendant will be available to direct you to the correct location. Watched for reserved parking signs.
]]><![CDATA[Announcing this years fair theme...]]>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:35:00 GMThttps://emofair.weebly.com/whats-new/announcing-this-years-fair-theme
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🎡🌾 Announcing This Year’s Emo Fair Theme! 🌾🎡
 
We’re thrilled to reveal the theme for the Emo Fair 2024: "Home Grown Fun, Ripe for the Picking!" 🍎🎉
 
Join us from August 15-17, 2024, at the Emo Fairgrounds for a celebration of community, agriculture, and family fun. Enjoy all the events and activities that make the Emo Fair special, from the horse and cattle shows to live entertainment, midway rides, and delicious fair food!
 
📅 Dates: August 15-17, 2024
🎟️ Admission: $5.00 per person
 
For more information and a full schedule of events, visit www.emofair.com.
 
Let’s come together and make this year’s fair an unforgettable experience! 🌟
 
#EmoFair2024 #HomeGrownFun #RipeForThePicking #CommunityEvent #FamilyFun #FairTheme #JoinTheFun
]]><![CDATA[Thank you to our Proud Partners!]]>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:43:09 GMThttps://emofair.weebly.com/whats-new/thank-you-to-our-proud-partners
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🙏 Thank You to Our Proud Partners of the RCMP Musical Ride! 🙏
We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community partners who have helped make the RCMP Musical Ride at the Emo Fairgrounds a success. Your generosity and commitment are truly appreciated.
Platinum Partners
  • Rainy River Future Development Corporation
  • Rainy River Federation of Agriculture
  • Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee
  • Tompkins Hardware
  • Kaemingh Fuels
  • Township of Emo
Gold Partners
  • NCDS
  • Emo Drugs
  • Keith Smith Construction
  • Norlund Oil
  • Copper River Inn
  • Allan & Shirley Teeple
  • Nor-West Animal Clinic
  • Darryl’s Custom Landscaping
  • Boston Pizza
Silver Partners
  • North Country Track & Wheel
  • Clint Sisco & Gayle Hyatt
  • The Harbourage Restaurant
  • MNP
  • JF Electronics
  • Township of La Vallee
  • Township of Chapple
  • Irwin Hughes Trucking
Bronze Partner
  • Fort Frances Chiropractic
In-Kind Partners
  • Emo Feeds
  • Cornerstone Christian School
  • Party Rock DJ Service
  • Meredith Croswell Photography
  • OPP constables
  • Tompkins Outdoors
  • Manitou Forest Products
Your contributions have made this event possible and have strengthened our community. Thank you for your unwavering support!

#RCMPMusicalRideEmo #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #ProudPartners #EmoFairgrounds #RRVAS
 
]]><![CDATA[THANK YOU!!!]]>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:32:44 GMThttps://emofair.weebly.com/whats-new/thank-you
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🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You from the RRVAS Board! 🙏
 
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made the RCMP Musical Ride at the Emo Fairgrounds a resounding success!
 
✨ Thank You To:
- The RCMP Musical Ride team for their incredible performance and dedication 🐴👮‍♂️
- The amazing public for your enthusiastic support and attendance 🎉
- Our hardworking volunteers who gave their time and energy to ensure everything ran smoothly 👐
- Our generous partners who supported this event through their contributions 🌟
- The dedicated committee for their meticulous planning and coordination 👏
 
Your collective efforts created an unforgettable event that showcased the unity and spirit of our community. We couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you.
 
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this event truly special.
 
Sincerely,
The RRVAS Board
 
#RCMPMusicalRideEmo #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #Gratitude #RRVASBoard
]]><![CDATA[Red Serge is coming to Emo...]]>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:52:42 GMThttps://emofair.weebly.com/whats-new/red-serge-is-coming-to-emo
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🇨🇦🐴 The RCMP Red Serge is Coming to Emo! 🐴🇨🇦
 
We are excited to announce that the RCMP, in their iconic Red Serge uniforms, will be visiting the Emo Health Centre and the Golden Age Manor on Wednesday, July 17th at 3 PM!
 
The Red Serge, with its striking scarlet tunic, is a symbol of the bravery, tradition, and honour of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This visit is a wonderful opportunity for our community to meet and interact with these dedicated officers up close.
 
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 
🕒 Time: 3 PM 
📍 Locations:  Emo Health Centre and Golden Age Manor
 
If weather permits, they will also be bringing a couple their beautiful horses along for the visit! 🐎
 
Come out and greet the RCMP, learn more about their duties, and enjoy a memorable afternoon with our community's elders and the officers.
 
#RCMPRedSerge #CommunityVisit #EmoOntario #HonouringTradition
]]><![CDATA[Location Alert]]>Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:33:29 GMThttps://emofair.weebly.com/whats-new/location-alert
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🚨 Location Alert for the RCMP Musical Ride! 🚨
 
We're excited to announce that the RCMP Musical Ride will take place at the Horse Arena, NOT the grandstands! 🐴🏟️
 
To ensure everyone has a great view, we've built more bleachers for additional seating. However, seating is still limited, so you may want to bring a lawn chair just in case the bleachers fill up. 🪑✨
 
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 
🕖 Time: 7 PM 
📍 Location: Emo Fairgrounds Horse Arena 
🎟️ Admission: Free Will Donation
 
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of precision and tradition with the RCMP Musical Ride! See you at the Horse Arena!
 
#RCMPMusicalRideEmo #EventUpdate #HorseArena #LimitedSeating #BringALawnChair
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