MAP OF SITE
THE LEGEND OF THE CALEDONIA CREEPER
This is the site of Caledonia’s old Drill Hall. Built in 1866, the hall originally sat on Glasgow Square and was known as ‘Glasgow Hall’. It was moved onto Edinburgh Square in 1873 where it was used as the exhibition hall for the first Caledonia Fair. It was moved in 1879 onto the current fairgrounds.
Legend has it that one of the older members of the rifle group that used the hall spent every waking hour at the old drill hall. He became known by the townspeople as the ‘Caledonia Creeper’, as he was always seen creeping around the grounds.
One Halloween Night, some costumed hooligans played a nasty trick on the ‘Creeper’, he was so frightened that he fell into the Grand River, where high waters swept him away.
He was never seen again.
The hall was demolished in 1924, and the story forgotten.
That is, until a Halloween haunted house was held on the site of the old ‘Glasgow Hall’. The ‘Creeper’ has been seen lurking around the old arena during this haunted house, still looking to find the costumed hooligans who were responsible for his untimely death.
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2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(Please Note That The 2012 Schedule Will Be Available Summer, 2012)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th 2011
7:00pm-9:00pm Halloween Ghost Tour
Sponsored by: Dr. Lorelei F. Zeiler
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29th 2011
1:00pm-5:00pm Cool & Classic Car Show
Sponsored by: Caledonia Auto Supply,
Searles Chevrolet & The Oasis Drive-In
1:00pm-5:00pm Horse & Pony Rides
Sponsored by: Big Creek Stables
2:00pm-6:00pm CYPRES Children's Area
Sponsored by: CYPRES Active Living Ctr.
2:00pm-8:00pm Haunted House, Maze & Tunnel of Terror
2:00pm-8:00pm Live Family Entertainment
2:00pm-8:00pm Food & Craft Vendors
MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
2:00pm-3:30pm Mad Science Funstation
3:30pm-4:00pm Mad Science Show
4:15pm-4:45pm Friends Forever Puppets
5:00pm-5:45pm Stars On Stage Dance Studio
6:00pm-6:30pm Friends Forever Puppets
6:45pm-7:00pm Caledonia Studio of Dance
ACTIVITY AREA SCHEDULE
2:00pm-8:00pm Face Painting
2:00pm-8:00pm Artisans
VENDORS LIST
(Please Note These Are Our 2011 Vendors)
Patty Cakes Kettle Corn
Weird-O-Rama
Caledonia Senior Support
Six Nations Forest Theatre
Waffles
Jewellery
Fresh Lemonade & Candied Apples
Photography By Catherine
Scentsy Candles
Tupperware
Caledonia Fair Berry Patch
Mr. Frostee Freeze
2012 Trailer
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q. Is The Event Appropriate For Young Kids?
A. Yes. Much of our event is specifically tailored for young children. We have a variety of kids entertainment and activities provided by CYPRES Active Living Centre, and lots of family friendly entertainment on the main stage. Our Haunted House is mildly scary and is suitable for kids over 5. The Haunted Maze, Tunnel of Terror and Scarecrow Row are designed for older kids and teens. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at (905) 765-2718.
Q. What Do I Get For My $5.00 Admission? Where Does The Money Go?
A. With the $5.00 admission fee you will get access to all of our indoor activities. This includes unlimited access to our Haunted House, CYPRES Kids Area, Entertainment Area, Scarecrow Row, Maze & Tunnel of Terror. The only part of our event which requires an additional fee is the horse and pony rides provided by Big Creek Stables.
Q. Are There Ghost Tours All Day on Friday and Saturday?
A. No. There is one tour, held Friday October 26th 2012, starting at 7pm sharp. For more information See our Ghost Tour Page.
Q. What Time Is The Event Open & Closed?
A. Our Classic Car Show, and Pony Rides start at 1pm. The Exhibition Hall (Which houses all of our indoor activities) opens at 2pm. The Car show ends at 5pm, and the remainder of the event closes at 8pm.
Q. What Kind of Food is Available?
A. This changes every year. The Caledonia Fair booth has Pizza, Hot-Dogs, hot and cold drinks, Cookies, Chocolate Bars and lots of other snacks. In the past we have had a variety of different food vendors including: Kettle Corn, Candy Floss, Candied Apples, ice-cream, Fresh Lemonades, Waffles, Pizza's, and other traditional autumn foods. Please see the vendors list above for a full list of our 2012 vendors. (Coming Fall 2012).
Q. Why Aren't There More Questions Here?
A. We are asked lots of different questions every year, and as busy as we are around Halloween time, it is often easier to answer your questions through e-mail or a telephone call. If your question isn't answered here give us an e-mail at:[email protected] or phone Ian at (905) 765-2718.