“Fields and Fences” is the theme of the 140th Grand Valley Fall Fair, set for Sept. 21 to 23.
“We have a full list of activities with something for every age group – from baking to demolition derby to quilts to the fair ambassador competition to name just a few,” said Lynda Moore, president of the Grand Valley Agricultural Society.
The fair opens Friday night with activities including the 2012-13 fair ambassador competition and a country music show featuring artists Kristin Henry Scott, Aaron Henry, Gary Heaslip and others.
Doors open at the fair at 9am Saturday for the viewing of exhibits. A parade featuring floats, fair ambassadors, and the 85 Tornado Squadron Air Cadets will travel through the downtown beginning at 11am.
Indoor activities Saturday include crafts for kids, birdhouse building for the under-12 set and performances by Two of a Kind at 1, 2 and 3pm.
Outdoor events Saturday begin with a goat show at 11am, followed by diary heifer and sheep shows. Horseshoe pitching at 1pm, a Farmer’s Olympics at 3pm and a strawbale surprise at 4pm are also on the agenda. A demolition derby will be held on the fairgrounds beginning at 2pm.
Saturday’s fun wraps up with the fall fair dance at the Grand Valley Community Centre from 9pm to 1am.
Sunday at the fair begins with a fellowship service in the arena at the Grand Valley Community Centre. Viewing of homecraft and junior work exhibits continues throughout the day.
Outdoors Sunday, the heavy horse show begins at 11am, with a tractor and truck pull set for noon. A pet show will be held inside the barn at noon and a frog jumping contest and pedal tractor pull will also be part of the fun. At 2pm, contestants can try their skill, or luck, driving a golf cart with blinders on.
A midway will operate throughout the weekend.
Admission to the fair is $7 for adults and $5 for high school students on Friday night and Saturday. Sunday admission is $8 for adults and $5 for high schoolers. Elementary school and pre-school children enter the fair free all weekend.
“I would like to thank our generous sponsors, the executive, directors, members, plus all the volunteers that help make our fall fair a success. Your tireless work is greatly appreciated. I welcome you to the Grand Valley Fall Fair. See you there,” said Moore.
For more information go to www.grandvalleyfallfair.com.
