The Folk

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We’re so excited to watch the news tonight! (Said no one ever during a pandemic). But tonight is different...... Watch the ‘Silver Linings’ segment airing on CTV London! It’s about three pals who screen print shirts and love their community a whole lot. *Hint- it’s us!*

Hockey Folk is here. And we even added hockey laces to these ones to make you look extra classy on the ODR. Stay saucy my friends!

We were thrilled to be a part of this project for Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise! Check out Take a bite out of Norfolk to see some custom work from us.

Anyone else having those Sunday scaries because it’s the last day of holidays and you have to go back to work/school/routine/real life tomorrow but there’s also a global pandemic and we’re in lockdown so real life isn’t even normal and you don’t know what to feel/do/eat? Yup, SAME! Tell us how your planning on tackling this week. All advice is welcome!

Have you looked at our story? We’re having lots of fun releasing fun colours and choose your own logos. Maybe there might even be some new designs that will causally pop up...

This beauty shot of Port Dover calls for some GIFT CARD GIVEAWAYS! And today we’re going to support just a few of the awesome businesses that make up this community. Julie Palmerston- $25 Liberty Gifts/@i.m.libertygirl Krystal Villamere- $25 Schofields/@schofieldsbistro ... Sally MacDonald- $25 Dover Cheese Shop/ @dovercheeseshop Randy McGivern- $25 Yin’s Restaurant Jill Cornell- $25 Cottage North Soapworks/ @cottage_north_soapworks Congratulations to the winners and thank YOU for the support! Message us for details about how to get your gift card. If you see your friend’s name, tag them so they know they are a winner. For all of you just starting to follow along with The Folk... A portion of every purchase made at thefolk.ca, goes towards buying giftcards from small businesses! For every item purchased, your name goes into the draw to win a giftcard. How do we decide where to buy giftcards from? Your nominations and sweet notes with every order.

Well, that’s a wrap on 2020! This year was a tough one that brought uncertainty, heartache, and distance. But it was also a year that made us re-evaluate the way we live, how we love, work and what we truly value.... We’re ready for a new year, but we are so thankful for everything that 2020 has brought. A new business, stronger friendships, overwhelming support in our community. We’ve got so many ideas and goals for the future and hope that 2021 can bring us together again. Here’s to The Folk! Ashley, Eric & Drew See you next year!

THE 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS... Day 6. The Second Mouse Cheesetique is your one stop shop in Delhi for this holiday season! With a selection of fine cheeses, balsamics, virgin olive oils, jams, spreads, homemade goodies and more, you can support local and eat good. We want to make it even easier for you, by giving away this basket full of delicious cheeses and accompaniments that will pair oh so perfectly with Christmas.... To win, you must: Share this post. Tag the person you’d like to enjoy these snacks with! (The more comments, the more entries.) And, make sure you’re following @thesecondmousecheesetique & @thefolk.ca Winner will be announced tomorrow on the next giveaway post! . . . Congratulations to Amy (@amydedobb)! You have won the gift basket from our Day 5 of giveaways thanks to @frannisattic. Message us to get your prize!

Despite all of the headlines and negativity in the world, there were a lot of positive things that happened in 2020! Our favourite memory? Creating @thefolk.ca and connecting with our incredible community. What are some good things that happened to you in 2020?

THE 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS... Day 5. Browse through over an acre of the pastwhile listening to oldies music! Fall in love with the ornate tin ceiling, oiled hardwood floors, scores of drawersPLUS, the gorgeous handbuilt stairway to the attic. Perhaps it’s Franni’s? Swipe to see the beautiful basket that we’re are giving away! The perfect, finishing touches for your holiday decor. ... To win, you must: Share this post. Tag your antique hunting partner below! And, make sure you’re following @frannisattic & @thefolk.ca Winner will be announced tomorrow on the next giveaway post! . . . Congratulations to Alisha (@ali.3ha)! You have won the gift basket from our Day 4 of giveaways thanks to @slothsandmolasses. Message us to get your prize!

Moving into another lockdown got us thinking... We are so lucky to have a beautiful lake in such a close proximity to us! Anyone else think Wow, the lake looks great today! when they are driving? Here’s to you, #LakeFolk.

Sun day give aways For all of you just starting to follow along with The Folk... A portion of every purchase made at thefolk.ca, goes towards buying giftcards from small businesses! For every item purchased, your name goes into the draw to win a giftcard.... How do we decide where to buy giftcards from? Your nominations and sweet notes with every order. Today we are excited to announce the following names and support the businesses below: Hannah Weaver- $25 The Sandbar/@sandbaronthebeach Lauren Fulton- $25 Urban Parisian/ @urbanparisian Cathy Simpson- $25 Second Mouse Cheesetique/@thesecondmousecheesetique Lesley Claus- $25 Loka Studio/@lokastudio Carolina Caro- $25 Courtland Bakery Congratulations to the winners and thank YOU for the support! Message us for details about how to get your gift card. If you see your friend’s name, tag them so they know they are a winner.

THE 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS... Day 4. Sloths & Molasses is located in downtown Simcoe and is the answer to getting all of your shopping done AND supporting local this holiday season. Swipe to see the exciting basket of goodies we are giving away!... To win, you must: Share this post Tag a friend who you want to enjoy a cup of coffee with! And, make sure you’re following Sloths&Molasses & The Folk Winner will be announced tomorrow on the next giveaway post! . . . Congratulations to GIANCARLO CROTTA! You have won the mountain bike tour package from our Day 3 of giveaways thanks to Elevation Mountain Bike Camps & Coaching. Message us to get your prize!

We never said all of our new releases were announced... A limited number of Lake Folk hoodies are officially online.

THE 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS... Day 3. Did you know that Norfolk County is home to over 80km of single track mountain biking trails, through the beautiful Carolinian Forest? These are accessible right from Long Point Eco-Adventures & Marshview Patio. You know what else you’ll find there? Paul Meiklejohn, a former downhill racer with 17 Ontario Cup wins, 5 Provincial Championship titles and 2 National Wins. He wants to introduce you to the sport he is so passionate and we are t...hrilled to giveaway a 2 hour instructional tour package for 2 people, including bike and helmet rentals! To win, you must: Share this post Like Elevation Mountain Bike Camps & Coaching Follow @thefolk.ca Comment below and tag the person you would want to go mountain biking with! Winner will be announced tomorrow on the next giveaway post! . . . Congratulations to Ang Long! You have won the succulent arrangement from our Day of giveaways thanks to Bercculents. Message us to get your prize!

Congratulations to JANICE FRENCH! You have won the gift basket from our Day of giveaways thanks to @cottage_north_soapworks. Message us to get your prize! THE 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS... Day ... Bercculents has put together this absolutely stunning arrangement for us. Uhm, HELLO! Grow through what you go through. In my life, I have always found comfort in the sentiment above- that even in difficult times, you are growing, blossoming, preparing for something bigger and better... Here’s to hoping these succulents bring you as much joy as they have brought me. - Bercculents To win, you must: Like Bercculents Share this post! Comment below and tell us what you want for Christmas! Winner will be announced tomorrow on the next giveaway post!

Shorter days and colder nights... We love a summer sunset on the water, but we also can’t wait for it to freeze over! Isn’t Lake Erie just great?!... See more

We reached out to some of our favourite past performers at the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show, including Marianas Trench. Michael Ayley, the bassist of the band, responded with a little message to everyone in The Folk!

Thanks for your support!

Our Thanksgiving might have looked a little different this year, but there’s no shortage of what we are thankful for. The Folk is thrilled to announce that we will be donating a total of $3,000 to The Norfolk County Fair & Horseshow. All thanks to you! We will be forever grateful for all of your support during our first six months of working on The Folk. Your excitement and encouragement have allowed us to not only make it through a strange year, but also help us giv...e back to our community and the wonderful folks in it. After the announcement about the 180th Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show not taking place this year due to Covid-19, we were all heartbroken. The goal behind the Fair Folk launch was our way of showing Norfolk County pride and keeping the memories alive. Stay safe out there folks. Here’s to 2021!

How are you doing Folks?

To all the folks out there that didn’t place an order for Fair Folk merchandise... This is the announcement you’ve been waiting for!!!! All of our extra stock is live on our website! Once we are sold out of any size/colour/style, they will be gone until next year. All orders will be available for pickup at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds (outside of the office) on Friday from 4-7pm and Saturday/Sunday from 12-4pm.

We might be going a little crazy, but your Fair Folk orders are being packaged.

For all of you wondering when the VIP Fair Folk giveaway winner will be announced... Tune into our Facebook or Instagram page as we go live at 7pm! For those who have purchased a Fair Folk t-shirt, long sleeve, crew neck and/or hoodie... They will be available for pickup outside of the fairgrounds office: Friday October 9th from 4-7pm Saturday October 10th from 12-4pm... Sunday October 11th from 12-4pm *If you ordered some of our regular stock, it will also be with your order and ready for pickup! For those of you who missed the pre-order deadline and still want in on the Fair Folk fun, we might have some extras that will go live on our website. We will post to our stories as soon as they are available. Scoop them up fast, because the next time you’ll be able to get them is at the 2021 Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show.

Happy Young Canada Day! Like the Norfolk County Heritage & Culture page for amazing archived photos like this one, with information about the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show's history. For those waiting wondering when we will be doing our VIP "Fair Folk" Package Giveaway... Stay tuned! We will be going live at 7:00pm to annouce the winner.

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Fair Folk pre-orders will be available online until 12pm/noon today! Visit www.thefolk.ca to place your order! They will be available for pickups at the fairgrounds on October 9th-11th. As a reminder, $10 from every article of Fair Folk clothing purchased will be donated back to the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show. It’s our turn to show support to those who put this incredible event together every year! Cheers to 2021.