Congratulations to all the Scarecrow Contestants, everyone had a great time, and all the Scarecrows will be displayed through-out the fair grounds. The on- going Flea Market the fair has been holding will re-convene at the end of September in the 4-H Barn on the fair grounds.
Work parties of volunteers are busy sprucing up the fair grounds to make the 65th fair a spectacular sight for the community to enjoy.
Pre-entry deadlines for all entries has past, but never fear, we are still wanting you to enter your projects, baking, floriculture and horticulture, you just might have to wait a bit for your entries to be processed, as the office tends to get busy at this time of the year. Either stop by the office and fill in an entry form that can be found on this website, or email or fax it to the contact information provided. Be sure to bring your projects on Tuesday September 7th between 1pm and 9pm or if you are entering home cooking, wine, floriculture or horticulture bring your items between 6pm and 9pm on Wednesday September 8th.
Our Entertainment Director has a full line-up of local and headliner entertainment planned on both our Community Stage and Main Stage. Baby Jane will be featured on the Main Stage Thursday and Friday evening and the Time Benders take the Main Stage Friday and Saturday evening at 8pm. Be sure to check out the roving acts of Que Boa this is a magical act that will be roving the fair grounds.
The Tractor Pulls gets underway at 3pm on Friday and goes until dusk, be sure to check out the Thrashing Machine demonstrations.
The Home & Business Show is filling up fast, with a variety of different vendors.
The Stephens display building will have BC Hydro Power Smart Team, Alberni Regional District Recycling Program information, Towns Transitions promoting local farms, and other interesting displays.
The West Coast Rangers Black Powder Club will be on site all week-end and will be firing their guns several times a day.
Be sure to take in the parade Saturday morning at 11am along 10th Avenue from Burde Street to Hollywood Street, Then join us at the fair for a full day of entertainment.
The World of Wheels Car Show will be at the Multiplex and RC Racing will be taking place up by the Tractor Pull area.
Our 2nd Power Tool Race takes place on the main thoroughfare at 4pm on Saturday, this should be a fun event, be sure to check it out.
Logger Sports returns with a full line-up of contestants from all over the Pacific Northwest on Sunday.
See you at the fair!
