Are you a passionate crafter, green-thumbed gardener, quilt enthusiast, or DIY extraordinaire? If you love creating and sharing your skills, the Demo Hub at the 2025 Barrie Fair is the perfect place to showcase your talent and inspire others!
Location: Essa Agriplex, 7505 10th Line, Thornton
Dates: August 22–24, 2025
Learn More & Apply: EssaAgriplex.ca/Demos
Why Join the Demo Hub?
The Demo Hub is all about creativity, connection, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a hobbyist with a passion, you’ll have the chance to demonstrate your craft live, engage with fairgoers, and even recruit a few new fans or followers.
What You’ll Receive:
- A table and chairs to set up your demo space
- Access to hydro (power supply)
- 30-minute demonstration time slots
- Promotional support through print, online platforms, and the fair’s website
- Flexibility to participate for 1, 2, or all 3 days of the event
What’s Expected From You:
- Prepare and present an engaging and informative demo
- Be available at your booth during your scheduled time slots
- Interact with attendees and help spark their curiosity
Pro Tips for a Stand-Out Demonstration
Want your presentation to captivate and inspire? Here are some tips to make your demo unforgettable:
Hook Your Audience: Start strong with an intriguing fact or question. For example, “Did you know bread-making dates back over 14,000 years?”
Keep It Simple: Break your process into 3–5 clear steps. This makes it easy for the audience to follow.
Use Visual Aids: Bring samples, diagrams, or step-by-step displays. People learn best when they can see the process.
Encourage Participation: Let attendees get hands-on! Whether it’s kneading dough, stitching fabric, or planting seeds, involvement helps make it memorable.
Tell Stories: Share personal experiences or fun facts to connect with your audience on a deeper level.
Engage With Questions: Spark interaction and curiosity by inviting questions throughout your demo.
Be Prepared: Bring backups or pre-made samples just in case something doesn’t go as planned.
Show Enthusiasm: Your passion is contagious—smile, make eye contact, and have fun!
Offer Takeaways: Hand out tip sheets, recipes, or mini guides for people to try your craft at home.
End With Impact: Wrap up with a quick recap, and invite folks to connect with you at your booth or on social media.
Inspire. Educate. Create.
Join us at the Barrie Fair’s Demo Hub and be a part of a vibrant, hands-on celebration of creativity. We can’t wait to see what you’ll share!