CALEDONIA—Zoë Tjepkema of Caledonia is the new Caledonia Fair Ambassador for 2025-26. She was chosen at the Caledonia Agricultural Society Member Appreciation Night on May 24, 2025.
The competition included an interview, speech, and impromptu question.
CALEDONIA—Volunteers are at the heart of the Caledonia Fair. During the Caledonia Ag Society Member Appreciation Night, President Jodie Easson said, “Thank you to all of you who have chosen to be members of the Caledonia Ag Society.” Special recognition was given to members who have dedicated 25 or 50 years or more of service. Pictured (l-r) with years of service in brackets: (sitting) Don Forbes (61), Beverly Buist (57), Jean McClung (50), (standing) Don Douglas (64), Mark Peart (54), John Hussack (54), Jim Hussack (54), Don Farrell (53), Bruce Smith (55), John Wickett (62). Absent: Max Cranston (25); Luella Albin (50+), Marjorie Bain (50+), Greg Bates (53), John Douglas (56), Rodney Fox (55), Joan McKee Helmer (52), Allan Hyslop (57), Dennis Stoneman (60), Carl Thompson (50+), David Wickett (56), Ruth Zadanyi (62). 
CALEDONIA — The Caledonia Ag Society presented Bryan Tilbury (left) with the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Meritorious Service Award at its Member Appreciation Night. Former General Manager Vickie Peart presented the award, stating that Tilbury started on the parking committee and then held various roles, including caretaker, technician, electrician, and more. She described him as a “Jack of all trades”, adding, “We worked as a cooperative team. You knew he would always give 100%.”
Other contestants included Annice Adams and Harley Lynn Atkinson.
Beth Wise, Homecraft President, says, “The contestants are our future and the future is looking very bright.”
Jada Dawson, outgoing 2024-25 Ambassador, will represent the Ag Society at the Ambassador of the Fairs Competition at the Canadian National Exhibition this August.
