By: Luke Paider | R&J Broadcasting Inc.

RAINY RIVER, Ontario — The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair starts this Thursday August 13th and runs through Saturday August 15th. The Fair hosts a plethora of exhibits including horseback riding, livestock, baking, crochet, artwork, a chocolate chip cookie competition, and legos. Sherri Hay the President of the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society spoke on the prizes exhibitors can win over the course of the weekend.

The fair isn’t limited to exhibits as the racetrack will also be involved.

The fan favorite parade will be at 12:45 on Saturday and will have a lot more than just floats.

The fair queen is no more but a new role has taken its place that gives more people an opportunity to compete for the role.

The fair will open at noon on Thursday, 9 a.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. on Saturday. The fair is open until midnight each day of the fair.