source: Farm and Food Report
How often do we encounter events that have their roots in the 1880s inSaskatchewan
There are a few around, and usually, they will have a distinctive quality in the activities that take place there or in the originality of the site itself.
The Saltcoats Annual Fair, which takes place on August 13th, evokes a unique sense of place due to the fact that the Town ofSaltcoats Yellowhead Highway Anderson Lake
Phyllis McCallum is one of the organizers.
“The Saltcoats Fair has been taking place since 1888. The Saltcoats Agriculture Society looks after it. People tell us all the time how beautiful a town we have and the fair just seems to bring the best out of all of us.”
During the late-19th Century,Canada Stirling Township
The first recorded settlers arrived in 1882 and homesteaded on the south end of a crescent-shaped lake—a fine choice.
The town’s name was changed fromStirling to Saltcoats. The name was chosen because of the Allen Steam-ship Line which brought immigrants from the British Isles . Its homeport was Saltcoats , Scotland
Among the key historical milestones Saltcoats can boast about is a dairy industry first. In 1895 the first cooperative butter creamery in the province opened in Saltcoats.
Today, this town of 600 holds every year a wonderful gathering of family and friends who reminisce, meet and exchange through the day at the Fair, explains McCallum.
“We start out with the usual pancake breakfast; then the exhibits open in the school with baking, children’s activities and needlecraft; there is grandstand entertainment throughout the day; floral art demonstrations; and miniature horses for kid to ride.”
The organizers expect between 300 and 500 visitors that day and everybody in town contributes to making this a success.
“Our annual Fair is a big deal for Saltcoats. Between you and I, this is the most beautiful town you can ever imagine. We have flowers everywhere. We are located right by this lovely lake. We have people in town who have traveled all over the world who tell us they wouldn’t live anywhere else.”
Long may you live Saltcoats!
Phyllis McCallum
Saltcoats Agriculture Society
(306) 266-4209
How often do we encounter events that have their roots in the 1880s in
There are a few around, and usually, they will have a distinctive quality in the activities that take place there or in the originality of the site itself.
The Saltcoats Annual Fair, which takes place on August 13th, evokes a unique sense of place due to the fact that the Town of
Phyllis McCallum is one of the organizers.
“The Saltcoats Fair has been taking place since 1888. The Saltcoats Agriculture Society looks after it. People tell us all the time how beautiful a town we have and the fair just seems to bring the best out of all of us.”
During the late-19th Century,
The first recorded settlers arrived in 1882 and homesteaded on the south end of a crescent-shaped lake—a fine choice.
The town’s name was changed from
Among the key historical milestones Saltcoats can boast about is a dairy industry first. In 1895 the first cooperative butter creamery in the province opened in Saltcoats.
Today, this town of 600 holds every year a wonderful gathering of family and friends who reminisce, meet and exchange through the day at the Fair, explains McCallum.
“We start out with the usual pancake breakfast; then the exhibits open in the school with baking, children’s activities and needlecraft; there is grandstand entertainment throughout the day; floral art demonstrations; and miniature horses for kid to ride.”
The organizers expect between 300 and 500 visitors that day and everybody in town contributes to making this a success.
“Our annual Fair is a big deal for Saltcoats. Between you and I, this is the most beautiful town you can ever imagine. We have flowers everywhere. We are located right by this lovely lake. We have people in town who have traveled all over the world who tell us they wouldn’t live anywhere else.”
Long may you live Saltcoats!
Phyllis McCallum
Saltcoats Agriculture Society
(306) 266-4209
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