Car Tour Scavenger Hunt
The Bobcaygeon Fall Fair is inviting you to join us on an old-fashioned Car Tour. Tour historical points of interest, local landmarks, farm gate vendors, machinery, crops, livestock and agricultural sites in the Bobcaygeon area! We hope this will be a family-friendly way to spend an afternoon learning about our community.
Saturday August 21st
Saturday September 11th
Saturday September 18th
On each registration day the first 150 in-person registrations will get a Kawartha Dairy "Buy 1, Get 1 Free" coupon!
or REGISTER online below
There are two routes (~3 hours in length):
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North Route - Travelling through the former North Verulam, Somerville and Harvey Townships
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South Route - Travelling through the former South Verulam and Emily Townships
How does it work?
Register in-person or online to receive tour directions and questionnaire.
Answer the questionnaire in full and submit them to the Fair Office when complete.
Submissions will be judged by mid-October.
Winners receive "bragging rights" and will be announced on our website!
Rules & Courtesies
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No cost to register, donations accepted
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This is an untimed tour that can be done at your own pace
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Each vehicle will assign a team captain and the captain will be responsible for their team. Participants can only be on one team per tour (i.e., North and South)
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Obey the rules of the road and the Highway Traffic Act
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A significant part of this trip will be on country roads; if you meet or follow any farm machinery on the road, please give them time and space to get to their destination
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Do not trespass on property (climbing fences, opening gates /doors) unless accompanied by or given permission to by the property owner
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Some farms hold “farm gate” sales. If they are open, you're welcome to visit. However, if they are closed, please arrange to come back another time.
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Be aware that the animals on the farms are NOT pets - don't approach them
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There is no need to walk in a roadside ditch or climb a fence to complete this tour
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Be aware of poison ivy in ditches and edges of fields
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The Bobcaygeon Agricultural Society assumes no responsibility or liability for any injuries sustained, while participating in this Car Tour
Registration will be open 8am - 12pm
at the Farmer's Market
47 Mansfield Street