Open Marketing Programs International Plowing Match (IPM) Visited by Gary McWilliams (aka Festival Nomad) Over the past several years, Judi and I have visited a number of International Plowing Matches. The International Plowing Match (IPM) is held annually but at a different Ontario location each time. ForRead more →
Open Marketing Programs Markham Fair by Judi "Scoop" McWilliams We knew we had arrived at the Markham Fair for two reasons. One, the traffic along the main highway had ground to a halt near the four corners. It took us about 20 minutes to get up toRead more →
Open Marketing Programs Lakefield Fair by Festival Nomad, Gary McWilliams It's Strange... It's strange, Judi and I lived in rural Lakefield for a few years and have visited the area and the Village of Lakefield for over 25 years, but never visited the Lakefield Fair or itsRead more →
Open Marketing Programs Great Northern Exhibition by Judi "Scoop" McWilliams The Great Northern Exhibition, or the GNE as it's referred to, is located between 3 communities, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and Stayner. To me it serves all three communities. The Fair or Ex is held each September andRead more →
Open Marketing Programs Beaverton Fall Fair by Judi "Scoop" McWilliams The Festival Nomad and I love fairs, especially fall fairs! So when we were invited to visit the Beaverton Fall Fair we immediately said "yes". The Fair, which is held each September, offers visitors lots of funRead more →
Open Marketing Programs BARRIE FAIR by Festival Nomad, Gary McWilliams For many years I remember passing the old Barrie Fair on our way to the family cottage. The Fair was located just off of the 400 highway on Essa Road. I was disappointed when I saw that theyRead more →
Open Marketing Programs Ontario Farmers' Markets Visited by Gary McWilliams (aka Festival Nomad) Judi and I love visiting Farmers' Markets! Like agriculture fairs, community Farmers' Markets can be found in also all Ontario communities. As they say, "where rural and urban meet"! Farmers' Market are especially popularRead more →
Open Marketing Programs Ontario Agricultural Fairs by Gary McWilliams (aka Festival Nomad) Judi and I have been traveling across Ontario, visiting Ontario communities and their events. Over the past 11+ years we have enjoyed all kinds of events, but I think our favourites are the agricultural fairs.Read more →
