Open Marketing Programs Elmvale Fall Fair by Judi "Scoop" McWilliams It seems appropriate that we are writing about an event in the Town of Elmvale. Appropriate, because Elmvale was the first town we visited as Ontario Visited! In April 2007, Gary (Festival Nomad) and I drove toRead more →
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 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 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 →
Open Marketing Programs Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show (Video) Simcoe, Ontario, Canada by Gary McWilliams (aka The Festival Nomad) "Ontario Visited's video presentation of our various visits to the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show." "Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show ~ Ontario's oldest agricultural fair!" "Entrance toRead more →
Open Marketing Programs Western Fair Visited by Festival Nomad, Gary McWilliams The Western Fair District is one of the largest and best fairs in Canada. The Western Fair District is located in the heart of London and includes various buildings that cater to the numerous activities andRead more →