Upcoming events.
Neustadt Firefighters Wing Night
Tickets are $15.00. Contact nuhnr@wightman.ca for tickets.
Jake Grein Memorial Parade
To register, contact Amy Patterson at amykeller8@hotmail.com.
Drone Show
At Dusk: - Bring your own lawn chair/blanket. Sponsored in part by West Grey Bio-Ag Ltd.
Ayton Firefighter Association Breakfast
Tickets are $15.00. Contact nuhnr@wightman.ca for tickets.
Car, Truck & Tractor Show
In memory of Dennis Fischer, sponsored by Weppler Farm Machinery Ltd. For more information, contact aytonhoco2026@hotmail.com.
Historical Displays
Do you have historical artifacts, pictures, business information and/or displays about the Ayton-Normanby area? You can share these at our historical display being created at the Centennial Hall for Homecoming Weekend.
Contact Chantel Pfeffer at chantel.liesemer21@gmail.com. Items/displays can be brought to Centennial Hall on Friday, July 3rd between 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Normanby Community School Reunion
Celebrating 60 years. 12:30 Past/Present Staff Recognition. Entertainment by former Normanby graduates Cara Smith and Linda Elder. For information contact Sharon Machina at 519-901-2187 or sharon.machina27@gmail.com.
Beer Tent / Live Entertainment
Live Entertainment by Cara Smith, Josh Fetherston, Weekend Never Ends and The Skeleton Crew
Farmers Olympics
Calling all cow tippers, join the Farmer Olympics. Various prizes, including the best-dressed team. To register, contact Adam Brusso at 519-375-6097 or Jay Lennox at 519-374-4055.
Kids Tractor Pull
Kids up to 90 lbs. Three categories. Sponsored by West Grey ATV Club.
To register, contact Adam Brusso at 519-375-6097 or Jay Lennox at 519-374-4055.
Harley's 1/2 Chicken Dinner
With potatoes, hot vegetables, three salads and dessert, you won’t want to miss out on this ½ chicken dinner from Harley’s Perk & Pub. Tickets are $35.
For tickets, reach out to nuhnr@gmail.com.
Historical Displays
Do you have historical artifacts, pictures, business information and/or displays about the Ayton-Normanby area? You can share these at our historical display being created at the Centennial Hall for Homecoming Weekend.
Contact Chantel Pfeffer at chantel.liesemer21@gmail.com. Items/displays can be brought to Centennial Hall on Friday, July 3rd between 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Ceasar Sunday / Live Entertainment
Live Entertainment by Dave & The Retros, Colt McLaughlin and The Aaron Muir Band
Smoke Off
Beginning at 10:00 a.m. with tasting/judging between 3:00-4:00 p.m. In memory of Dave Baxter.
Who will be crowned the Smoke Master? To register, contact Aaron “Stick” Culliton at 519-477-0008.
Ecumenical Church Service
For more information contact Sharon Machina at 519-901-2187 or sharon.machina27@gmail.com
Corn Hole Tournament
Adult & Youth Categories. To register contact Leah Skinner at leah_skinner@hotmail.com
Normanby Arena Reunion
Celebrating 50 years. Visit with former coaches & teammates to reminisce about the wins, the losses, the skating carnivals and everything in between.
For more information, contact Mary Lou Pfeffer at 519-379-1256.
One Room School House Displays
Self-Guided Tours. For more information, contact Mary Lou Pfeffer at 519-379-1256.
Beard, Mustache & Mullet Competition
Both youth and adult categories. To register, send your clean shaven picture or shorter than shoulder length hair picture to aytonhoco@hotmail.com
Homemade Pie Contest
Anyway you slice it, we are having some fun. Calling all backers and wannabe’s…bring your tastebuds and talents for the pie contest. Various categories. Pies need to be at Centennial Hall by 2:00 p.m.
To register or for more information contact nuhnr@wightman.ca.
Denim & Diamonds New Year's Eve Dance
The countdown is on for our 2026 homecoming and what better way to kick things off than with a New Years Eve Dance!
There’s only one person who we could ever imagine to pump us up for this night and ring in the new year and that is the one and only….. Jeff Wettlaufer !
Save the date & stay tuned for more info to come.
Advance Tickets $30 from Committee Members or at Trixies Saloon / Ayton Auto
Age of Majority event
March of the Minions
Minion’s unit! March with us dressed as your favorite minion and help us become the largest gathering of Minions EVER! Create your own minion costumes, take part in our colouring contest and help raise funds for the 2026 Ayton-Normanby Homecoming and Normanby Community School Breakfast Program.
Download the March of the Minions Pledge Package.
Download the March of the Minions Colouring Sheets. (Bring to the march for a chance to win a prize)
Check out these “Make your own minion costume” ideas.
Blogs:
https://hodgepodgecraft.com/make-diy-minion-costume/
https://www.countryliving.com/
https://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/how-to-make-minion-costumes-tutorial
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjjZ1tqbvYk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbS4WSvmBNk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I62mdudTpjY
Battle of the Fire Departments Baseball Game
Come see your favourite firemen in action at what’s sure to be an afternoon of fun on Sunday, August 24 at the Ayton Ball Diamond!
Spring Craft Show
Now accepting applications for our Spring Craft Show taking place June 1st at the Ayton Normanby Arena. Also taking place outside in the arena parking lot is our show & shine event, something for everyone to enjoy! Come on out and support your homecoming at what’s sure to be a great day
Show and Shine
Rev up your engines and cruise on over to our first fundraising event for our 2026 homecoming. Our Spring craft show will also be happening in the arena hall at the same time as the show and shine. An event for all to enjoy!
