Clinton Spring Fair & Concert
The Clinton Spring Fair’s theme for 2024 has been declared as “Way More in ‘24”, and the dedicated board and volunteers are working hard to deliver on this bold statement.
The organization has added a headline concert on Saturday night in recent years, and this year are going out of their way to deliver an extraordinary experience for fairgoers.
Volunteer Peter Meades has pulled in his years of promoting to organize this year’s event with top Canadian bands 54-40 and Sloan. Up and coming country star Owen Riegling from just across the border in Bruce County is opening the evening and sure to bring in local fans from across southwestern Ontario.
Meades says that working with the Clinton Fair board gives him an opportunity to give back to the community and he is excited for this concert as it gives fans a chance to “see big names in a small, intimate setting”. The idea was for the fair to continue to present classic rock icons in a small town, and 54-40 definitely will play to those fans. Adding Sloan was to bring in the next generation, according to Meades, and will play to the nostalgia of those who grew up listening to this band that hit its stride in the 90s. Being able to book Riegling to open the concert is a great addition to the bill as he is a local talent on the cusp of big things. Meades has worked hard to bring in several demographics, keeping the fair fresh and relevant.
In addition to the concert, the ever-popular demolition derby is set to return on Friday night. The fair experience wouldn’t be complete without a midway, youth activities, a car show and livestock displays. Competition will be fierce, but friendly, in the homecraft division and as competitors vie for the Ambassador of the Fair title.
Clinton Spring Fair is truly delivering “Way More in ‘24” from May 31 to June 2. Events at Clinton Arena and Clinton Raceway. www.clintonspringfair.com