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Opening night is also host to the annual Paris Fair Ambassador competition held in the JH Buck Exhibition Centre (yes, that’s the main building beside the fair office). Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, past Paris Fair Queens and Ambassadors as well as Past Presidents are attending a private dinner before this year’s ambassador competition (keep an eye on upcoming Paris Independent editions as we announce this year’s Ambassador competitors). So, what else is new this year?

Paris Agricultural Awareness committee members are very excited to share news about a new competition that gives you a chance to compete in an Amazing Race actually an Ag-mazing Race! Similar to the TV show, the Ag Committee members have put together a new adventure that will guide you all over the fairgrounds looking for clues, giving you an opportunity to truly explore the fair and learn a little bit about agriculture along the way. Visit the Agricultural Awareness Building (adjacent to the midway and parallel with Oak Avenue) for more details! If you like birds, catch a show by Meet The Keepers who will be performing multiple shows per day. The 4-H Rabbit hopping club will be having their achievement day prior to the Pet Show on Friday – if you’re looking for an adorable photo opportunity!

Another new feature will be the Brant County Brews Tasting event that toasts our homegrown brewers from Paris Beer Co, Howell Road Cider Co, Burning Kiln Winery and Sassy Britches Brewing, paired well with live music by Ty Baynton. You can find this event inside the main building (Exhibition Hall) at 7 pm on Friday, August 30th . Country music fans can rejoice for another stellar line up of artists this year. Saturday’s headliner will be country music star Jade Eagleson and Saturday’s show features country music sensation Brett Kissel. Continued on page 8