CoGS Fall Fair
Join us for a day of music, community, and fun at the Church of the Good Shepherd!
Volunteer or DonateWelcome to the Fall Fair!
We are thrilled to invite the community to our upcoming Fall Fair! There will be something for everyone, including live music, a BBQ, local history tours, and engaging art activities. This event operates on a Pay-What-You-Can basis, ensuring everyone in our community can participate.
Activities & Performer Lineup
| Activity / Performer | Details |
|---|---|
 Musicians & Performers |
Live music throughout the day! |
| Police Band |
Performing near the middle parking lot entrance. |
| History Tour & Storytelling |
Learn about our local history with guided storytelling. |
| Local History Recording Project |
Yvonne will be recording local history stories from attendees. Find her near the bench under the tree! |
| KWAG Art Activity |
Interactive art activities sponsored by the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. |
| Community BBQ |
Hot dogs and refreshments! Serving 50-100 attendees on the sidewalk in front of the doors. |
| Fair Games |
Located by the gray doors on the grass near the bike rack. |
Event Map & Locations
View the 116 Queen St N Intersection Map.
| Location / Zone | Primary Plan (Outdoors) | Rain Plan (Indoors) |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Lawn | Musicians (with seating/tents on lower lawn) | Church Sanctuary |
| Middle Parking Lot | Police Band (Near entrance) | Remains outside (tented) |
| Lawn Across from Parking | Donor Display & Prize Table | Fireside Room |
| Bench Under Tree | Yvonne (History Recording) | Fireside Room |
| Sidewalk (Front Doors) | BBQ Station | Lower Hall Kitchen |
| Grass near Gray Doors / Bike Rack | Games | Lower Hall |
| Other Activities (KWAG) | Various Outdoor Locations | Fireside Room & Lower Hall |
* Electrical outlets available near the compost pile corner and double doors to the kitchen facing Queen St.
Event Plan Map
Please refer to the map below for the event locations:
Indoor Rain Plan Map
In the event of inclement weather, most activities will be moved indoors. Please refer to the map below for our rain plan locations:
Our Generous Sponsors & Friends
We extend our deepest gratitude to the organizations and individuals who make this event possible!
- OBTNA
- Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery (KWAG)
- Love My Hood
- Peter Kotwicz (Donor & Friend)
- Gord Anderson (Volunteer)
- Kirsten's Daughters
Interested in donating a prize for our drawing? We are currently looking for a volunteer to organize the prize table! Please contact us.
Get Involved: Volunteers & Vendors
We Need Volunteers!
It takes a village to run a successful fair. We are currently looking for 12 to 15 volunteers to help with setup, running games, serving hot dogs (we need about 30 people total to help serve food in shifts!), and tear down.
Sign Up to VolunteerVendors & Renters
Are you a local vendor or a regular renter of our community space? We would love to feature you at the Fall Fair! Once confirmed, we will spotlight our vendors on the CoGS Facebook page, TLWR, Grand River Buzz, and more!
Confirm Vendor Spot