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Our Organization

The Richmond Agricultural Society is a registered, not-for-profit organization, incorporated under a provincial act, the “Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act”. The Society has a board of directors who are elected at an annual meeting. The annual meeting is open to everyone and is held the second last Tuesday in January. It costs $10.00 to become a member of the Society and $10.00 to be a Richmond Fair exhibitor, call (613) 838-3420 or e-mail us at info@richmondfair.ca. Visit our Web site at www.richmondfair.ca to view details of our organization, upcoming events during the year or at Richmond Fair. You will also discover links to many other interesting agricultural sites.

The Richmond Agricultural Society has over 30 committees, composed of more than 400 devoted volunteers who work hard together each year for numerous events during the year including one of the most popular fairs in Eastern Ontario, the Richmond Fair.

Our Objective

We aim to present all facets of agriculture and rural life in a manner that is both educational and entertaining to the rural and urban/consumer-oriented fair-goers.

How We Support Our Society

Corporations
Small businesses
Service clubs
Professional practices
Community-minded individuals
Volunteer-operated functions

Membership Affiliations

Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS)
Canadian Association of Fairs & Exhibitions (CAFÉ)
Ottawa Festival’s Network
Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
Canadian Recorded Music Licensing Company (Re:Sound)

History of Richmond Fair

The Richmond Agricultural Society was formed in 1841 as the Carleton County Agricultural Society. In 1895, the Fair moved its operation from Bell's Corners to "Goodwood Park" in Richmond. One of the reasons for moving to "Goodwood Park" was the excellent horse racing track owned by Hugh Reilly. Racing events were extremely popular attractions for many years. The Society leased the Park, for the duration of the Fair. In 1927, the Agricultural Society purchased the property, 17.4 acres, for $2500, making it the permanent site of the Fair. In 1950, the Village of Richmond's Town Hall was purchased and moved on to the site. As the Dining Hall, it has been a social centre for the Agricultural Society and the surrounding community. That same year a new community centre was dedicated to the fallen soldiers of two world wars. In 1962, the Society purchased an additional piece of adjoining property, 2.4 acres, from Harold Oscar Brown for $2000. In 1979, the old Agricultural Display Building was replaced by a new curling rink, which is used for Homecraft and Commercial displays during the Fair.

Since the Agricultural Society's first Fair in 1844, the fall festival has been an opportunity for families to enjoy viewing the best of their neighbour's kitchens, crops, livestock, and machinery. In the early years Agricultural Societies pooled resources to improve breeds, to purchase specialized machinery, and to provide a place for the sale of products from the kitchens, gardens, dairy and poultry of members. This cooperative spirit still exists.

The agricultural fair is no longer the main source of information about improved agricultural practices and new technologies. However, with the development of urban and suburban communities near our villages, the fairs play an important role in exposing the general public to agricultural practices. As people move away from the farm, the Fair is a way to remind them about where their food comes from. All this still occurs each year at the Richmond Fair, the third week‑end in September.

How You Can Help

Sponsors and donors of the Richmond Fair can get recognition of their participation in the fair in many ways. All early sponsorships and donors are listed in the fair program, the Fair Book and in at least two locations on the Fairgrounds during the Fair. When you support the Richmond Agricultural Society, you are also giving back to the community.

The following are some examples of partnership opportunities offered to our dedicated sponsors:

Outside concession space
Outside Stage entertainment
Children Entertainment Area
Promote your business by entering a float in the Richmond Fair parade
Press releases of major sponsors in local newspapers
Promotion of your company or business on the Society website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
Fairground promotion of major sponsors
Sponsor advertising in fair flyers, posters, etc.
Sponsorship of livestock show classes with public announcement of your support
You (or your company name) will be recognized in the fair's promotional material wherever possible
Gate admission passes/arena entertainment passes
Official tax receipts are issued for all cash donations

You will have the personal satisfaction of knowing that you have made an important and valuable contribution to the quality of life in our community.

If you are interested in becoming a partner of the Richmond Agricultural Society, please contact the Fair Office at 613 838-3420 or email: info@richmondfair.ca today and discover why the Richmond Agricultural Society is the perfect place for partners hips within our community.

The Richmond Agricultural Society wish to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of the 2025 Richmond Fair

We apologize for any omissions or errors in this listing; late or smaller (friends of the fair) donations are not included. We also thank the many businesses and individuals volunteering their services, before, during, and after the fair, whose names may not be included at this time.

Corporate - $10,000 or more

Bell Media
Caivan (Fox Run) Limited
City of Ottawa
Tarstone Canada Ltd.
Cooper Equipment Rental Ltd.
Fallowfield Tree Farm Inc,

Platinum - $5,000 to $9,999

PFC Property Management Ltd.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food & Rural Affairs
Robinson Amusements Ltd.
Ottawa Valley Tree Experts
Goldie Mohr

Diamond - $2,500 to $4,999

Myers Automotive Group
Caltrio Company Ltd.
C&N Electric
Foster's Custom Farming

Gold - $1,000 to $2,499

Ben Wightman Real Estate
Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd.
Schouten Farm
Cedar Pole Farm
No Frills
Fresh Co.
Lawn & Order Landscaping
Abby Hill Farms
Winwell Farm
O'Leary's Ltd.
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 625
Climate Works
B Lesway Transportation 9722335 Canada INC.
Postcard Perfect
Roof Tops Roofing Ltd
West Valley Fencing
Marlboro Farms Inc.
Amety Limited O/A Tubman Funeral Homes
Chris & Tricia Schouten
Schouten Corner View Farms Ltd.
Commonwell Mutual Insurance
Jennifer Anne Cook
Richmond Auto Care

Silver - $500 to $999

Shelley Todd
Stephenson Land Management
The Eyetech Optometry
CIBC Community Investment
Richmond BMR
Golden Triangle Signs
King's Your Independent Grocer
R & J Fraser Farms
Covey Real Estate
Delta Power
4 Season Ties
Boman Kemp Canada
Douglas McCartney Transport
Kerry Cook
Timeless Home Service
LRG Heavy Repair
Guck Busters
Cranberry Creek Dairy Farms Ltd.
Christine Lunn Insurance Ltd.
Strathmar Trenching
Richmond Vape
Kilby Auto & RV 1738527 Ont. Inc
Surgeron Automotive
H.L. Perkins Lumber Co. Ltd.
Will & Steph Sample
Scotiabank Richmond
Seguin Sheep
Stittsville Trailer & Auto Sales Inc.
Talos Custom Homes
Ottawa Valley Kitchens
Laura Hands Design
Shouldice Berry Farm
Southpaw Contracting Ltd.
John & Barbara Fraser
Ottawa Beef Farmers Assoc.
Wright's Welding Limited
Bradley-Kelly Construction Ltd.
Flynn Landscapimg
J M Roofing & Custom Carpentry
Rabb Construction Ltd.
Truck & Trailer Maintenance Centre Inc.

Bronze - $100 to $499

Imperial Electric
Cindy Brown
Carleton Farm and Seed Ltd.
1779420 Ontario Inc
Cathy Craig
Golden Valley - Mrs. Edna Crabb
Air Rock Drilling
Carol Demjan
Douglas Stables
Drummond Fuels (Ottawa) Ltd.
Hans & Jo Construction
Glenn Fisher
Carleton Milk Producers
Ross Wilson
Ottawa Valley Commericial Horse Association
Tish Cook
Susan Hughes
Barclay R Stewart
Covill Auto Wreckers
Vision Saddlery
Bright Hearing
Sonya Kinkade Designs
Excel Contracting Inc
Westboro Utilities
Napoli's Café
Euclid Canada
Pinch Hill Limousin
Prospect Builders Ltd.
Melody Murison
Bedco Fencing and Decks
Rideau Pines Farm
Ross Walker
Checkers Movers
The McCormick Stables
CP Marine
Purrdy Paws Pet Grooming Spa
Royal Bank of Canada
McGee Fencing Ltd.
Catherine Douglas
Canadian Online Giving Foundation
Ken Baird
Edna Monahan
Douglas & Lois Moodie
Ian & Mary Mulligan
Karvelton Clydesdales
Balance Chiropractic and Massage
Don Deuger Small Engine Repair
Canadian Hackney Society
Reis Equipment Centre
Ritchie Feed & Seed Inc.
Wayne Scharf
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society
Ian Stackhouse
Walgreen Automotive Services Ltd.
Helen Wilson
Royal LePage Team Realty
Twinhill Farms
Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association
Douglas Fire Safety Systems Ltd
Sandra Wytenburg
Linda Carter
Grenville Mutual Insurance
Superior Roofing
Kelly Funeral Home (Kanata Chapel)
Amberwood Chiropractic Centre
TD Canada Trust
Donald & Margaret Sadler
ReMax Metro City Realty Ltd.
John & Betty Foti
Walter & Donna Foster
Beavertails Pastry
Kerr Karpentry Ltd.
Carleton Dairy Producer
Steeple Hill Farm

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Richmond Agricultural Society

Contact Us

Richmond Agricultural Society
P.O. Box 1210
Richmond, ON, K0A 2Z0
Email: info@richmondfair.ca

Tel: 613-838-3420

Office hours:

Sept 14-18 8am-4pm

Sept 19-20 9am-4pm