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Grey County was founded by settlers in 1852 and named after Earl Grey, Secretary of the state for war and the colonies. Bruce County was named after the founder, James Earl Bruce, who came to the area from Scotland. Many of the towns in Bruce County were named after towns in Scotland, as James Earl Bruce became homesick after he settled in this area.

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Owen Sound Fall Fair
Sunday, September 5, 2010

The 158th Annual Owen Sound Fall Fair will kick off Thursday evening Sept. 9th with special midway pricing. There will be a 4-H calf show as well as the the Regional Invitational 4 H heifer show for both beef and dairy.

The fair also features a display of produce, crafts and quilts in the Coliseum and there will be a children's play area. Two of the more popular events, the Truck & Tractor Pull and Demolition Derby, are back as well. The antique tractor pull goes Saturday morning with the Great Lakes sanctioned tractor and truck pull on Friday night. Again this year, the fair wrap up will be the massive Demolition Derby Saturday night in front of the grandstand.

The Owen Sound Fall Fair runs Thursday evening, all day Friday Sept. 10th and all day Saturday Sept. 11th.

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Past Entries

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Salmon Run
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Chinook Salmon are heading up the Sydenham River to spawn. Catch their mating dance at various spots along the river, including the fish ladder at the Mill Dam.
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Harvest Blowout, Rhythm & Jews, and more!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Looking for something a little different this weekend? Try the Kemble Harvest Blowout on Saturday afternoon.
Go Celtic this weekend!
Friday, September 18, 2009
The Owen Sound Celtic Festival is alive and well, with a new highland dance competition that will attract nimble step dancers from across the province, plus artisans, a mass pipe band and Celtic music, both modern and traditional.
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Busker Festival
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
There’s unsung talent lurking in the Queen’s Bush, from puppeteers and magicians to fire dancers and artists, plus a wide array of musicians and other performers.
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Tugboats grace the harbour
Friday, July 24, 2009
Tugboats from all over Georgian Bay are arriving at the Owen Sound harbour for Heritage Day festivities this Saturday (July 25). Head down to the harbour to catch the action and speak with the captains in person.
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