The Norwood fairgrounds are arguably among the best out there. The parcel of land was first used to host our famous annual fair back in 1880. Two years later the Agricultural Society purchased that five-acre field and have been expanding and improving it ever since.

Today the property can boast  of several attractive buildings, a number of show rings, what are undoubtedly the best washroom facilities of any fair in Ontario, good parking, and much more. Of course with all these amenities it makes sense that the grounds are used for more than just our annual Thanksgiving fair. The Norwood Fair grounds has hosted a variety of “other events” including 4-H shows, charitable events such as the Hospice Carnival, a variety of dog shows, the Asphodel Norwood Country Jamboree and more.

The first Norwood Jamboree was held on the grounds nearly 10 years ago and soon established itself as a popular summer time festival. The annual country music event has been going strong ever since. This year however extenuating circumstances have made it necessary for the organizers Albert, Carole, Lynn and Kevin Heffernan to take a break and cancel........

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