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Friday, September 16, 2011 Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer 9

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Cotton candy, the carnival and copious amounts of corn on the cob. Those are a few of our fa-vourite things, and they'll all be a part of this year's Agassiz Fall Fair. This will be the 107th Fall Fair and 63rd Corn Festival, reminding us all that there is a long agricultural history in this area. So, in between all the rides, en-tertainment and delicious food, take some of your weekend to learn a little about the local farm-ing community. For example, the crowning of Corn King is not just about the crown. This is an honour handed out each year, and it's one based on science and thorough judging by a panel of professionals. The past list of Corn Kings is virtually a list of local corn royalty. Then there are the farmers of the future — the kids in 4H. These kids have what it takes, and tak-ing the time to talk to them dur-ing the fair could be the highlight of your trip to the fair. In addition to learning something new about farm animals, your support will be helping the kids boost their own scrapbooks, and help them earn awards and even scholarships.But when you're ready to get

back out and enjoy the festivities, here are a few highlights of the Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Fes-tival.Gates open at 4 p.m. today, along with the agricultural hall and mid-way. The beer garden opens at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Blendurz will perform on the out-door stage at 6 p.m. New this year is a continental breakfast instead of the pancake breakfast; that runs from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and is offered for free but donations are appre-ciated. The parade makes its way through town at 10 a.m., and O' Canada will be sung at 11 a.m. at the fairgrounds. The goat milking contest gets un-derway at 3 p.m. on the outdoor stage, and will feature dignitaries from the area.Entertainment runs all day on stage, including Darryl Weyman's tribute to Johnny Cash and local singer/songwriter Adam Briscoe. Admission to the fair is $2 on Fri-day night, $8 on Saturday. Chil-dren pay $3 and children under age fi ve get in free.There is free parking, or take ad-vantage of the free shuttle.

Learn about farming at historic fair

Mayor Fisher milks a goat at the 2010 Agassiz Fall Fair.


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For the fi rst time ever, a free shut-tle is being offered to and from the Agassiz Fall Fair. The shuttle will run between two churches on Morrow Road and the fairgrounds. Parking will be available at St. Anthony’s Catho-lic Church and the Agassiz Chris-tian Reformed Church. Fair Director Ken Schwaerzle says he hopes people will use the shuttle, as it could help cut down on the traffi c in town dur-ing the busiest times of the fair, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. It

will also cut down on the number of vehicles trying to fi nd parking along Pioneer Avenue at the train tracks. “Some people, including myself, hate to park along the way when it’s so close,” Schwaerzle says. For others, the walk to the fair-grounds may be too far from home. “But grabbing a shuttle will be easier,” he says, with the added bonus of being dropped off right at the fair’s main entrance. “It will be easier for some people to just

walk out to Morrow Road and get on the shuttle there.” The shuttle was an idea put forward by Sylvia Pranger, em-cee for the fair’s entertainment on stage this year. She is also board director at Prospera Cred-it Union, who is sponsoring the shuttle. “It was a very nice offer put forward by the Credit Union,” Schwaerzle says. Pranger says the idea came up when a member had mentioned she had trouble getting her hus-

band, who can’t walk well, to and from the fair last year. If the shuttle is popular, the com-mittee in charge will consider of-fering it again in years to come. There is no cost to ride the shuttle, which will be making its rounds between the Morrow Road churches and the fair on Saturday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, call 604-796-3246.

Free shuttle offers rides to fairgrounds

Photo courtesy of Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society.


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12:45 pm Corn husking (outdoor stage) Corn donated by Sparkes Corn Barn1:00 pm Midway Opens (until 8:00 pm) Llama Show Halter & Showmanship

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4-H Sheep Judging (outside ring)

Sheep shearing demo Logging demo sponsored by Vandale & Sons Lions Bingo

1:15 pm Adam Briscoe (outdoor stage)

2:00 pm “The Rosie Ribbonstar Show” - Valley Toyota Kids Zone (Diamond #2)

2:30 pm Lawnmower races - fi nals Horses - Fall Frenzie Horse Games BMX bike show Korbitron Studio (outdoor stage)

4-H Goat Judging (outdoor ring)

Logging demo

3:00 pm Afternoon Tea in the Lion’s Den (Agricultural Hall)

Sheep shearing demo Goat milking contest (outdoor stage) courtesy of Agassiz Goat Dairy Farm

4:00 pm BMX bike showDonkey show

Logging demo

4:15 pm Music by Korbitron Studio (outdoor stage)

4:45 pm Music by Adam Briscoe (outdoor stage)

5:30 pm BMX bike show Music - D.A. Weyman as Johnny Cash (outdoor stage)

6:00 pm Beer garden music - Treble Hook sponsored by Timbro

7:30 pm Auction of exhibits from Agricultural Hall displays (Agricultural Hall)

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From left to right: Trevor McDonald, Darryl Weyman, Adam Briscoe & the ferris wheel on the midway.

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Poultry on paradeFor the fi rst time in recent memory, a poultry club will be in-cluded in the 4H competitions at the Agassiz Fall Fair. There have been chickens and other poultry brought to the fair as pets in the annual exhibition, Fair Director Ken Schwaerzle says, but never a full club. The club is coming from Langley, and is the only one in the Fraser Valley, he says. Agassiz is also home to the largest 4H rabbit show in B.C., and the largest 4H dog show. This year, there are also three horse clubs coming out to com-pete. All 4H judging takes place on Saturday, starting in the morning. To learn more about 4H, or any of the animals being shown this weekend, ask a competing 4H member. Speaking with the public and offering education to fairgoers is part of their mandate in showing at fairs around B.C.

Entries of every level can be seen at the Fall Fair, in the Agri-cultural Hall starting today at 4 p.m. Exhibitors are reminded to pick up their entries at the end of the day Saturday, along with any prize money. Exhibits not picked up will be auctioned off at 7:30 p.m. in the Ag. Hall.

Exhibitors have brought in everything from pickled beets to model cars for the annual exhibition at the fall fair.

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