CELEBRATION IS IN THE 'AYR'
Ayr, Ontario, is turning 200 and we cannot wait to celebrate. Join us for bicentennial festivities year-round, including one entire celebration weekend. This event is being put on by individuals who love our small-town vibes and cannot wait to help bring Ayr into a new century. Learn more about our exciting lineup of events below.
FROM OUR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
OPENING CEREMONIES FOR AYR 200 WEEKEND
VICTORIA PARK
75 Rose Street, Ayr
Aug 1, 2024
Join us at 6 p.m. for a Rubber Duck Race hosted by the Kiwanis Club of North Dumfries. There will be a tree planted in Victoria Park celebrating the pavilion's 100th year. A meet and greet with Mayor Sue Foxton, councillors, sponsors, and other invited guests will be held later.
CHILDREN'S MIDWAY - FREE!
August 2 - 4, 2024
NDCC
2958 Greenfield Road, Ayr
Aug 2, 2024
Start the fun at the NDCC with the rides of Cope Amusements on Friday, August 2nd - Children's Midway starting at 4 pm. It is a free midway!!
AYR
200
DANCE
EVENT
ACC
7 Church St.
Aug 2, 2024
It's time to DANCE! From 7:30 to 12:00 midnight at the Ayr Community Centre. Come out and celebrate AYR 200 with the "Fat Willies."
AYR 200
FULL DAY OF FAMILY FUN &
EVENTS
NDCC
2958 Greenfield Road, Ayr
Aug 3, 2024
Join us for family fun including breakfast at Knox United Church, parade, Canadian Cavalry Horse Show, art show, Free community BBQ, kids activities, midway, Willibald's bier garten, food trucks, displays, and much, much more.
AYR 200 COMMUNITY CHURCH & PICNIC LUNCH
CENTENNIAL PAVILION
Campbell Trail
Aug 4, 2024
Join a gathering of Ayr Ministries for a church service at 10:30 a.m. Afterwards head to the NDCC with your own prepared picnic basket for a community picnic lunch as the Midway continues with a display of big vehicles.
AYR 200 CELEBRATION
PARADE
DOWNTOWN AYR
Aug 3, 2024
The Ayr - North Dumfries Lions Club and Ayr 200 will be celebrating 200 years with a Celebration Parade. Come out and watch the parade as it goes down Northumberland Street to the Ayr Library.
A YEAR TO REMEMBER
AYR 200
COMMUNITY GALA
Due to an overwhelming response this event was SOLD OUT.
NORTH DUMFRIES GARDEN CENTRE GARDEN TOUR
TBD
June 22, 2024
Ayr is known for its lush and unique gardens throughout town. Join the North Dumfries Garden Club for a tour of some of Ayr's finest gardens and learn about the plants both native to our area as well as those which came from other areas.
AYR
200 ACT PERFORMANCE.
KNOX UNITED CHURCH
June 5 - 9, 2024
Ayr Community Theatre is proud to present its June 2024 production of Lerner and Loewe's 'Brigadoon'. This classic musical set in a fictitious Scottish village is the perfect choice to bring the community together as we celebrate Ayr's 200th birthday. It should be a "Bonnie good time!"
AYR 200 ANNIVERSARY SPONSORS
The Ayr 200 Anniversary celebrations would not have been possible without the help of our amazing sponsors.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Don Dance
Memorial Fund
BRONZE SPONSORS
Bill and Nancy Anderson
AYR 150TH
FRIENDS LEVEL SPONSORS
IN KIND DONATIONS
AYR HOME HARDWARE
