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COVID-19 Fall 2021

At the Markham Fairgrounds, we continue to follow all York Region Health and Ontario Ministry of Health guidelines.

To ensure the community’s safety, all visitors entering our buildings must wear a mask and have a healthy body temperature.

We are still hosting warehouse sales and continue to take inquiries for future bookings.

Please contact office@markhamfair.ca to discuss your requirements.

On behalf of the entire staff at the Markham Fairgrounds, thank you for your continued support.

Stay safe!

Todd Silverman
General Manager
Markham Fairgrounds
todd@markhamfair.ca

Welcome New Board and Executive for 2020

A new Board of Directors and Executive was elected by the members last night at Markham Fair’s annual general meeting.  The complete list of board members is on our website here. Michelle Hulshof, Markham Fair’s 2019 President thanked all the members for attending the meeting.  Special thanks was given to members of the board who’s terms have ended; Cam Allan, Tina Smith and Doug van Wolde for their years of service.  Michelle also welcomed new Senior Directors Liz English, Scott Redshaw and Kaitlin Francis who all moved up from Junior Director positions.  Judi Francis was also elected to the board after having served two terms as Homecraft President.  Blake Purcell joins the board as a new Senior member with a one year term.  Laura Empringham, Rachel Moore and Shelby Reesor were also welcomed as new Junior Directors with a one year term. At the Board Meeting immediately following the Annual Meeting, the new Board elected Amanda King as President for the 176th Markham Fair in 2020.

Congratulations to the New Homecraft Executive for 2020

Photo (from left): Markham Fair Homecraft Executive, 1st Vice-President – Heather McKeown, President – Hope Boyuk, Past President – Judi Francis, Secretary – Ben Shaw, 2nd Vice-President – Deanna Cheriton.

Congratulations to the new Homecraft Executive for 2020!  Announced last night at the Homecraft Annual General Meeting and elections.  Judi thanked everyone for being here and allowing her to take on a second year as President for 2019.  Congratulations to Hope who will be Homecraft President for 2020 and take a seat on the Board of Directors when the new board forms in January next year.  Welcome Ben to the new Executive!  The fair members look forward to your years of service.