"THE NORFOLK COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION" , was founded in 1998 and operates independently from the Norfolk County Agricultural Society. The establishment of the Foundation was essential in ensuring the preservation of the Norfolk County Fair for families of future generations to enjoy. The Foundation receives its income from annual membership drives, fundraising endeavours throughout the year and donations through; Wills, Bequests, Memorial Gifts & Celebration Gifts, Trusts, Life Insurance, Annuities, Charitable Planned Gifts etc.

Mission Statement:
To maintain and preserve the Norfolk County Fair for future generations.

Who Are The Members?
The Foundation has its own Board of 12 Directors who are elected annually for a one, two or three-year term and approximately 180 Foundation Members.

Board of Directors:

• Executive:
  • Chairman/Director: Dianne Persall
  • Vice Chairman/Director: Terry Kondrat
  • Past Chairman/Director: Ben Van Paemel
  • Secretary: Wendy Brick
  • Treasurer/Director: Martin Splinter
• Directors:
  • Damaris Barnett, Marie Collver, Ron Cripps, Howard Goode, Randy Goudeseune, Doug Gundry, Annie Guy, Mark Jacobs

Membership Cost:
A $10.00 annual membership entitles you to an Annual Membership Card, A Norfolk County Fair Foundation Pin (on request), Newsletters, a ballot for a free draw (prizes awarded during Fair at the Norfolk County Fair Foundation Booth), voting privileges at the Annual Meeting in March and an opportunity to assist the Foundation with raising funds for capital projects for the Fairgrounds.

Donations:
The Foundation has a charitable number (889819827RR0001) and all donations are tax deductible. Requests for tax receipts will be issued for all donations received over $10.00.

What Happens to the Funds?
Any funds donated to the Foundation will be invested to fulfill our mission, " to maintain and preserve the Norfolk County Fair for future generations.

How Can You Help?
Purchase an annual membership and assist in our fundraising endeavours throughout the year. Donations are also accepted through Wills, Bequests, Memorial Gifts (accepted at all Funeral Homes) & Celebration Gifts, Trusts, Life Insurance, Annuities, Securities, Charitable Planned Gifts etc.

Fundraising Projects:
1. Norfolk County Fair License Plate Frames: $4.00 (available for purchase at the Fair Office)
2. Annual Mom to Mom Yard Sale (click here for more information)
3. Annual Charity Barbecue (click here for more information)
4. Annual On-line Fair Experience Auction (click here for more information)
5. Annual Car Wash (Details coming soon)
6. New! Wood Show (Details coming soon)

PROJECTS:
2003 - The Norfolk County Fair Foundation donated $5000.00 towards the Norfolk County Fair's project of renovating the washrooms on the Fairgrounds. The improved facilities are looking great!

2005 - The Norfolk County Fair Foundation donated $6880.00 from the proceeds received in 2004 from the Tim Hortons Special Events Beverage booth. The new "Tim Hortons" Horse Paddock was officially opened in 2005, making a great improvement to the horse show for both the spectator and participant.

2007- The Foundation donated $20,200 to NCF for the purchase of Chairs and Show Ring improvements. ($6,600 were proceeds from the Tim Horton Booth at the 2006 Fair)

2008- In April $5,000 was donated to NCF for Committee requests. These funds were donated by Tim Hortons from their booth at the 2007 Fair.

ANNUAL FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER (click here)