On Saturday, Sept. 20, fair patrons will be able to purchase fresh and local produce. Local farmers have been invited to sell their farm fresh products directly to the public.

Also new is a pancake and sausage breakfast served by a guest politician. Festival organizers hope to make the addition of a Saturday breakfast an annual affair.

The theme of this year's festival is "Scarecrow Festival" and the fair grounds will be scattered with the bird-scaring figures. There will also be a scarecrow contest, and the winning scarecrows will be on display for all to see.

Last year, after teaming up with the City of Port Colborne, organizers were able to triple attendance at the long standing fair, and are expecting an increase in visitors once again.

The festival opens with a parade at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 followed by the school horseshoe pitching tournament, in which Winger Public School has claimed the title for the past four years. This year the competition will be stepped up as Port Colborne schools join the challenge.

Thursday night also includes a cattle show, pony rides and petting zoo. The antique tractor pull drew in record crowds last year and organizers hope to see another record this year.

On Friday the fair will be filled with school children as the grounds open up for school tours. This year students will enjoy a police dog demonstration.

Seniors can get in at a reduced rate on the Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $4 with entertainment on the stage for them to enjoy.

Friday night is a night of power as the modified tractor pull takes over. Entrants from across southern Ontario and Western New York will compete for the title.

Friday is also the start of the midway, which organizers say is bigger and better than last year. There is also a teen dance Friday night.

After breakfast on Saturday a number of activities are planned from a baby show and a horse show to a ball hockey tournament and remote control car demonstration.

Wainfleet Idol returns for a second year with a top prize of $100.

Saturday evening finishes up with the demolition derby.

The biggest draw to the fair is and always will be the local entries in crafts, canning and agricultural products say organizers. The largest pumpkin and plumpest turkey will also be on display for all to enjoy.

A three-day pass will be available for this year's fair for $25 for adults and $7 for elementary school students. Passes are available at the Wainfleet Library.