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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.

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GET YOUR AYR 200 GEAR NOW!

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.

Buffet

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!!

Networking

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." 

Family Picnic

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.

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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. 

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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.

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A YEAR TO REMEMBER

Garden Pathway

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.

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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!"

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AYR 200 ANNIVERSARY SPONSORS

The Ayr 200 Anniversary celebrations would not have been possible without the help of our amazing sponsors.

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PLATINUM SPONSORS

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GOLD SPONSORS

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SILVER SPONSORS

Don Dance
Memorial Fund

BRONZE SPONSORS

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Bill and Nancy Anderson

AYR 150TH

FRIENDS LEVEL SPONSORS

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IN KIND DONATIONS

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AYR HOME HARDWARE

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EXPERIENCE THE SMALL TOWN VIBE

COMMUNITY

LOOKING TO SPONSOR OR VOLUNTEER?

Ayr 200 Anniversary would not be possible without the help of sponsors and volunteers. If you would like to give back to your community through sponsorship or by volunteering for one or more of our events, please contact us below.

THANK YOU FOR BECOMING A PART OF AYR'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY

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