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.
Volunteers Needed!
Our volunteers will make this an event to remember... for the next fifty years!
Need community service hours for school? Interesting in connecting with our community?
200TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WEEKEND
AUGUST 1 - 5, 2024
OPENING CEREMONIES FOR AYR 200 WEEKEND
VICTORIA PARK
Aug 1, 2024
Join us at 6 p.m. for a Rubber Ducky Race hosted by the Ayr Kiwanis Club. There will be tree planted in Victoria Park celebrating the pavilion's 100th anniversary. A meet and greet with Mayor Sue Foxton, councillors, sponsors, and other invited guests will be held after these other events.
CHILDREN'S MIDWAY
August 2 - 4, 2024
NDCC
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. Bracelets can be purchased during the midway.
AYR
200
DANCE
EVENT
ACC
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." More information coming shortly... stay tuned! Tickets will be coming out early May.
AYR 200
FULL DAY OF FAMILY FUN &
EVENTS
NDCC
Aug 3, 2024
Join us for family fun including breakfast at Knox United Church, parade, games, walking tours, BBQ, kids activities, midway, Willibalds beer tent, food trucks, shows, ghost tours and much more.
AYR 200 COMMUNITY CHURCH & PICNIC LUNCH
CENTENNIAL PAVILION
Aug 4, 2024
Join a gathering of Ayr Ministries for a church service at 11 a.m. Join us at the NDCC for a community picnic lunch with children's games as the Midway continues with a display of farm machinery and big vehicles for all to see.
AYR 200 CELEBRATION
PARADE
DOWNTOWN
Aug 3, 2024
The Ayr North Dumfries Lions Club and Ayr 200 will be celebrating 200 years with a Celebration Parade. Ad and Form will be coming out early May. If interested in participating please leave a message in the contact area below or email 2024ayr@gmail.com
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE
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!"
THE FESTIVITES CONTINUE
AYR 200 ANNIVERSARY GALA
NDCC
SOLD OUT
Due to an overwhelming response the event is SOLD OUT. Tickets for the Celebration Dance at the Ayr Community Centre on Friday, August 2 will be coming out early May.
AYR 200 SCHOOL FALL FAIR
NDCC
TBD
Join us in September 2024 for the annual School Fall Fair, with new categories geared towards Ayr's 200th anniversary.
AYR 200 FINAL CELEBRATION CONCERT
KNOX CHURCH
TBD
Join us in late November or Early December for a celebration concert
featuring musical groups from the area.
A YEAR TO REMEMBER
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
BRONZE SPONSORS
Bill and Nancy Anderson
AYR 150TH
FRIENDS LEVEL SPONSORS
IN KIND DONATIONS
AYR HOME HARDWARE
