Township of Scugog launches Your Voice, Your Fairgrounds

A community conversation about the Port Perry Fairgrounds.

Scugog – We have officially launched Your Voice. Your Fairgrounds., a community-wide conversation about the future of the Port Perry Fairgrounds — a place of gathering, celebration, and community pride for more than a century. 

This is the first comprehensive community consultation about the Fairgrounds in more than 100 years. Over the coming months, the Township, Darwin Pivot, and J.L. Richards (JLR) will be listening with residents, partners, and local organizations to understand what the Fairgrounds mean to people and the ideas and values that should guide its next chapter. 

Our commitment 

Our commitment to the community is guided by four key principles: 

• Transparent and Trustworthy – We’ll build trust through transparency by being open and honest every step of the way. 
• Open and Fair – Everyone deserves a fair chance to be heard. We’ll make participation open and accessible for all. 
• Community-Focused – This is your Fairgrounds, and your ideas will help shape its future. 
• Mutually Respectful – We’ll listen with respect and empathy, even when perspectives differ. 

Get involved 

Drop in to learn about the project, share your perspectives, and meet members of the project team: 

• Wednesday, November 26 (6:00 to 8:00 p.m.): Scugog Memorial Public Library, 231 Water St, Port Perry
• Thursday, November 27 (6:00 to 8:00 p.m.): Greenbank Hall, 19965 ON-12, Greenbank
• Saturday, November 29 (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.): Vos’ Independent, 1893 Scugog Street, Port Perry

These pop-ups will include in-person conversations between any interested community members and the Darwin Pivot team, offering a perfect opportunity to discuss your current use of the Fairgrounds and what you would like to see in the future. More dates to come – stay tuned for exact dates and locations.

Can’t attend? Visit our Your Voice, Your Fairgrounds project page to share your ideas and follow updates. 

We’re looking for Community Connectors —community-minded residents who can help us reach people across Scugog. You can apply to become a Community Connector; learn more through the project information package. 

Confidential feedback 

Opportunities to share ideas confidentially will also be available at each Community Pop-In through a secure suggestion box. A secure online form will open following these events for additional virtual input. 

To learn more, visit our Your Voice, Your Fairgrounds project page

Quote, Mayor Wilma Wotten  

“My wish is that all voices are captured over the coming months from the Agricultural Society, community organizations, families, youth, and our seniors to ensure we hear from as many voices as possible on ideas and proposals to create a space that provides an array of benefits for all Scugog residents.”   

-30-

Media Contact: Communications and Strategic Projects, Township of Scugog
905.985.7346, media@scugog.ca

@TwpofScugog

https://www.facebook.com/TownshipOfScugog/