Location

Orangeville Agricultural Society Fairgrounds - located north-east of Orangeville on 5 Sideroad, Mono Township, just off Hockley Road, approx. 2.5 km east of Highway 10.

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There is ample parking but access to the site is limited. Please come early to avoid traffic congestion.

Important
Those leaving the fairgrounds from the east exit must go east (right) on 5 Sideroad to the 2nd Line and then south (right) to Highway 9. Do NOT turn around and try to go back to Hockley Road!

Canada Day Partners

The Canada Day celebrations are organized and run by the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands and are made possible by the generous financial support of:
Town of Orangeville
Canadian Heritage Department
Town of Mono


The Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands would like to thank and acknowledge the assistance of the following organizations and/or individuals who help make this event possible:
Mark's Work Warehouse
Orangeville Agricultural Society
Hillcrest Private School
St. John Ambulance
Rotary Club of Orangeville

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On July 1, 2011 Canada will be 144 years old!

Canadians consume more macaroni and cheese than any other nation on earth.

Motto: "From sea to sea"

The paint roller was invented in the 1930's by Norman Breakey of Toronto

Canada is the second largest country in the world, with 9,971,000 square kilometres of land.

The baseball glove was invented in Canada in 1883.

With only three people per square kilometer, Canada has the fourth lowest population density in the world.

Canada has the ninth biggest economy of the world

Contrary to popular opinion, Canada does not own the North Pole. In fact, the North Pole is not owned by any country. It is believed, however, that Santa Claus is from Canada.

Canada is the home of many great inventions, including: basketball, the electric light bulb, the electric range, the electron microscope, standard time, the television, the telephone, and the zipper.


2011 Canada Day Celebrations

Celebrate Canada's 144rd birthday! Come out and enjoy lots of activities for the kids, a talent contest and an amazing fireworks display.

Talent Contest - 7:15 pm, Fireworks - 10:00 pm, Kid's Activities 7:00 - 9:30 pm

Great Canadian Talent Contest

If you would like to participate in the talent contest, please fill out our online APPLICATON FORM

Three age categories! - Under 12, 13 to 17 and 18 and Over

First Prize (Each Category) - $100.00

Second Prize (Each Category) - $50.00

Third Prize (Each Category) - $25.00


Contest Rules

1. Applications must be received no later than Wednesday, June 29, 2011
2. The presentation is to include one performance only.
3. The maximum time on stage is 5 minutes per entry.
4. Contestants must provide all music, props and instruments. A CD player, mp3 input, microphones and full sound system will be provided.
5. This is a family show. Performances must be tasteful containing no coarse language or inappropriate content.
6. Space is limited and applications will be accepted in the order in which they are received.
7. The talent contest begins at 7:15 pm July 1, 2010 ends no later than 10:00 pm even if not all acts have performed.
8. Contestants should arrive by 6:45.
9. Please bring a short bio with you.

The singing of O Canada and the Fireworks begin a 10:00 pm sharp!

For more information send us a message or phone us at 1-877-372-9980