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Rockin’ Ridin’ Country Fair is here!
Aug 22. 07
The Bulkley Valley Exhibition is on this weekend!Bulkley Valley Credit Union is proud to sponsor this major event in the Valley this year with a donation of $2500 from the Smithers Community Support Committee.
The fair this year is also now known as the “Rockin’ Ridin’ Country Fair”. Some of the events include Livestock Shows, a 4H Auction, an Antique Tractor Display, a Fly Casting Contest, a Kid’s Zone and Petting Zoo, and the Midway. There is also the Draft Horse Pull, Bull-a-rama and the Rodeo to take in too.
The Fall Fair Committee works very hard to ensure the weekend is a great success and Bulkley Valley Credit Union is very pleased to be a major sponsor. Hope to see you at the Fair!
Visit the website for more information at http://www.bvfair.ca
SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS YEAR’S FAIR
The 2nd Annual Fly Casting contest
4-H & Livestock Show
4-H Auction
Smithers Rodeo Bull-A-Rama
Kids' Zone & Petting Zoo
BCRA Rodeo
BC Championship Draft Horse Pull
Logger’s Sports
Dog Shows
Shooting Star Amusements
Over 100 Commercial Exhibits
Kicking off the weekend is the Fall Fair Parade on Wednesday, August 22nd at 7:00 pm on Main Street. Be sure to arrive early to get a good seat.
The Exhibition gates open on Thursday August 23rd in time for the start of the Light Horse Show. Don’t forget Midnight Madness at the Midway starting at 8:00 pm.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are filled with 4-H and Livestock Shows, Stage Entertainment, Draft Horse Classes, BC Championship Draft Horse Pull, Light Horse Show and a BCRA Sanctioned Rodeo (Friday and Saturday Evening). Over 100 commercial exhibitors fill the grounds with their wares, and the exhibit buildings are full of Flower, Baking, Art, Handicrafts, Fruits, Vegetables and Textile competitions.
With so many things to see, the Bulkley Valley Exhibition is sure to have something for everyone. Come down to the fair grounds August 23rd through to the 26th and see the “Show of the North”.
Bulkley Valley Credit Union is a proud DIAMOND sponsor of the Bulkley Valley Exhibition.
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