Support the Society

A donation goes into the same place as everything else we raise: the exhibitions, the education programmes, the buildings and the fair.

What a donation pays for

Carp Agricultural Society is a registered Canadian charity and not-for-profit organisation, founded in 1863 and run by volunteers. We are not funded by a levy or a membership subscription — the fair pays for itself, or it does not happen.

That means admission, bingo, the licensed 50/50 draw, sponsorship and donations between them cover judging, prize money, insurance, equipment, and the upkeep of the grounds and buildings that the village uses all year.

Where donations go

Exhibitor prize money and trophies across the four departments
The junior department and school and 4-H programmes
Maintenance of the Carp Fairgrounds buildings and rings
Equipment and safety costs for running the fair

Pumpkins in a wicker basket at the produce hall — Produce entries on show at the fair — the prizes are paid for by what we raise.

Ways to give

Online — through our external donation provider, by card.
By post — cheque payable to Carp Agricultural Society, Box 188, Carp, ON K0A 1L0.
In person — at the office, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m..
Sponsorship — sponsor a class, a trophy or an event (get in touch).

Arrange a donation

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Tax receipts

Carp Agricultural Society is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency, business and charity number 118839505RR0001. Eligible donations are receipted in accordance with CRA rules for registered charities.

A ticket for the 50/50 draw is not a donation and is not receiptable — it is the purchase of a chance in a licensed raffle. If you want a tax receipt, make a donation rather than buying raffle tickets.

Other ways to help

Volunteer during the fair or through the year — see Get involved.
Enter a class. Exhibitors are what a fair actually is.
Come to Drive-In Bingo through the season.
Buy a 50/50 ticket — half of every dollar stays with the Society.

About the 50/50 draw