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The Falls Brook Centre is gearing up for its annual fall fair.

The fair has become a Carleton County staple over the years, offering a showcase and celebration of rural living.

The fair runs through the weekend and kicks off with a bang on Friday night with a concert featuring East Coast talents Isaac & Blewett and Ross Neilsen.

New this year will be a Forest Forum on Saturday, Sept. 6, featuring several well-known speakers, including David Coon from the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.

There will be workshops and information sessions to learn more about Falls Brook Centre's ongoing projects, as well as their efforts to demonstrate sustainable living practices.

There will be tours of the onsite renewable energy facilities, samplings of the organic gardens and a woodsmen's competition.

There will be booths featuring original works of local pottery, woodworking, handmade jewelry and more.

Visitors will be able to meet vendors and artisans and talk about their trades, skills and finished goods.

For the kids there will be tours of the Climate Change Bus, games and crafts through the weekend, and an appearance by Perley the Magician on Sunday.

Tickets for the concert are $15 at the gate. Admission to the fair is $5 at the gate and children under 10 get in free. Camping is $20 a night.

Weekend passes that includes two breakfasts, an organic supper, camping and fair fees are also available for $75.

For more information or advance tickets contact the Falls Brook Centre at (506) 375-8143 or by e-mail at ja@fallsbrookcentre.ca.