Take in the fair

It is the 114th consecutive year for the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fall Fair in Emo. It is a time to celebrate the diversity of agriculture across Rainy River District.
It is the place where youth, farmers, and craft people get to show off the very best of their crops, cattle, sheep, hogs, chickens and crafts.
It is the place where one can annually visit with friends that you haven’t seen in almost a year.
It is the annual gathering place for the district as it has been for over a century.
It’s been suggested that Fort Frances and immediate area residents should choose to travel the river road that was the first to connect the two communities.
Much has changed.
Today, most district farms are larger.
Cattle herds have grown in size and the land needed to nourish those animals is even more productive.
Crops of corn, soy beans and canola are now being grown when previously most of the crops were oats, barley and a little wheat.
All of this can be seen travelling the “Old River Road” to the Emo Fair.
Once at the fair, there is lots to see and do. The fair has something for everyone.
Horse shows, beef and dairy cattle shows, stock car racing, and a parade all fall into place.
Animals are being groomed. Heifers and steers and being trained to be lead.
Thursday is set up day at the fair, with exhibits and livestock arriving.
Later that day, displays in the exhibition hall will be judged and Friday morning will see the judging of poultry, sheep, pets and goats.
While moms and dads might prefer to examine the skills of district crafters, the children of the district will find the carnival more exciting.
There are three packed days of excitement.
We encourage you to take in the fair.