Yesteryears can attribute its success to our countless participants, exhibitors and demonstrators. Have a look at our 2017 participants.
Tent Showcase Be sure to spend some time in our portable museum. Members will share their private collections and items donated to the Society by local residents. Check out our new Canadian Inventions display. We are sure you will learn something new. Imagine sailing the waters of Lake Simcoe in a 1909 Canoe, see a World War II minister's organ that travelled the battlefields in Europe, get a work out at our laundry display. There is so much to see! 
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Watch Terry Dyball as he demonstrates blacksmithing techniques over his portable coal forge. See the tools that turn metal rods into functional items necessary for daily life in days gone by and unique creations today. 
Its time to celebrate the more than 100 years of heritage of the Ontario Provincial Police with the Friends of The O.P.P. Museum. Children can try on uniforms, make buttons and learn about the exhibits within the museum located just minutes away. 
Visit with members of the Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum as they share information about the artefacts they have brought with them from their designated historic site including a Leatherdale Carriage built in Coldwater. Learn about the activities available at the Woodrow homestead built in the 1840s and rural life in Simcoe County. |
You won't be able to keep your feet still as you listen to the local musical talent that will perform from the main stage behind the church.
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Travel back in time to the Civil War with re-enactors Kyle & Mitchell as they share their knowledge of daily camp life for soldiers, meals, leisure activities, officer's quarters, military tactics and advancement. 
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Margaret Pomeroy Don't miss this display of vintage quilts, blankets and coverlets that showcase the talented handiwork of the ladies who spent countless hours with a needle in hand. 
Members of the St. Columbkille Parish will lead tours of the church. Hear their ghost stories and the history of this local church. Enjoy sandwiches, a slice of homemade pie or barbecued food throughout the day.
Put some muscle into it as you work with a partner to make your own multi-purpose rope the old fashioned way.
Ramara Fire and Rescue Services will be on site with their vintage pumper and modern equipment to demonstrate and provide information on fire prevention and emergency planning.
With each patch of material and hand stitch, quilts connect the past with the present and the future . Friendships were sewn around the quilting frame one stitch at a time, as the women of Ramara turned bits and pieces of fabric into works of art. These traditions continue today as the Ramara Library Quilting Club demonstrates quilting techniques, the tools and a display of assorted quilted items.
And many more displays and exhibits.
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Ever since a magician turned a newspaper into a live rabbit in his own hands at the young age of 3, Gary Austin has been bitten by the magic bug and has been hooked on magic ever since. Combining his love of magic with his wild sense of humour, quick wit, balloon, twisting and a little juggling, Gary has become a well-known entertainer throughout Simcoe County. Leaving his audiences with a sense of wonder and smiles on their faces, entertainment by Gary is sure to be "A Magically Funny Good Time". Catch Gary's show each hour or as he wanders the grounds and challenges you to believe in magic.
Spot our comic-juggler and unicyclist, Johnny Toronto throughout the day as he makes our visitors laugh with his antics. Perhaps we can convince him to trade his unicycle in for something a little more appropriate for Yesteryears, come and see.
Visit with our local Chamber and find out how they support and promote businesses in Ramara to enhance our economic and community prosperity. Don't forget to pick up your township map and brochures. |