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TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley and the Humeniuk family announced on Tuesday a $250,000 multi-year donation to the Caledon Agricultural Society (CAS), supporting the organization’s fundraising campaign to expand facilities at the Caledon Fairgrounds site.
A foundational component of the community since the first Caledon Fair was held in 1860, the CAS provides space for events including the annual Caledon Fair, Caledon Canada Day and Strawberry Festival.
The donation, which will take place over a three-year period, represents a contribution to a $3 million capital fundraising campaign focused on expanding facilities, improving fairground offerings and creating a functional space to anchor a strong and thriving community hub.
“We’re proud to be a part of this vibrant community and to have called Caledon home for more than 30 years. The Caledon Agricultural Society’s ambitious plan to improve and expand offerings for community events at the fairgrounds site is admirable and important, and we are pleased to play a role in helping this plan become a reality,” said TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley President Chris Humeniuk.
Ed Taccone, Caledon Agricultural Society President, said campaign organizers are confident that facility upgrades, combined with the fairgrounds’ advantageous location, will enhance its appeal as an event destination and generate widespread positive impact throughout the community.
“We are planning for future generations and want to ensure the needs of our evergrowing community are met with quality facilities and abundant opportunities,” said Taccone. “We believe this legacy community project will create so many benefits throughout Caledon, and we are so appreciative of TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley and the Humeniuk family’s generosity in helping it become a reality.”
Among the plans for improving facilities include a new building designed to complement the existing Heritage Hall and maintain the charming rural character of the fairgrounds while adding modern improvements.
The new 15,000-square-foot building will have a 6000-square foot convertible banquet hall and multipurpose space; a commercial kitchen with walk-in storage, refrigeration and a bar area; accessible washrooms; two large garage-style doors for easy equipment access; and much-needed office space for the Agricultural Society’s administration team.
“Since launching this fundraising campaign last year, we have been seeking the generosity and support of community members, local businesses and philanthropic organizations to contribute to this legacy project,” said former Caledon Mayor Allan Thompson, who serves on the Caledon Agricultural Society’s fundraising committee.
“As they have done for many years, this commitment from TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley and the Humeniuk family is a commendable example of giving back and supporting a worthy community cause, and we are so appreciative of their support.”
Taccone and campaign organizers are optimistic that successful fundraising efforts will see construction on new facilities begin in 2026. For more information or to make a donation, please visit www.caledonfair.ca.
Why doesn’t the article mention that the donation was because Osprey pulled out of hosting the charity golf tournament because council and forks of the credit preservation group insisted on looking elsewhere for a tournament host?