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Bulkley Valley Exhibition Guide A Treasure Chest of Bulkley Valley’s Best August 22nd - 25th The 94th BV Exhibition

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I would like welcome residents and visitors alike to this year’s fair.

The theme for 2013, “A Treasure Chest of Bulkley Valley’s Best,” reflects how proud we are of what we produce right here at home.

From produce, livestock and other agricultural products, to music, art, and crafts, this valley prides itself on quality and uniqueness.

This is a big year for Smithereens as we celebrate our Town’s centennial: 100 years since our town was first established back in 1913.

For 94 of those 100 years, the Fall Fair has been a hallmark event for our community and the entire valley. Today, one can hardly imagine the Bulkley Valley without the Fall Fair.

Once again, the organizers have done an amazing job. On behalf of Council, I would like to extend our thanks to all of the volunteers who make the fair so successful each year.

I look forward to seeing you down at the fairgrounds!

Taylor Bachrach Mayor, Smithers

It’s hard to believe it is fall fair time again! The theme “A Treasure Chest of Bulkley Valley’s Best” is very appropriate as we have so much of the best of everything here in the valley.

It’s amazing that 94 years ago the fair began – a time for old friends and neighbours to get together, who probably didn’t get the chance to see one another very often.

It’s such a pleasure to see the 4-H members with their animals – let’s face it, these are some of our future farmers. My wife and I both belonged to a 4-H Club in Nova Scotia. This was some of the best training we have ever received.

Many thanks to all the volunteers, without them, the fair would not be possible.

On behalf of the council and staff of the Village of Telkwa, we wish you every success.

Sincerely, Carman Graf Mayor, Telkwa

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It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 94th Bulkley Valley Exhibition – A Treasure Chest of Bulkley Valley’s best!

Our treasure chest includes clean, pure water and uncontaminated soils that support a strong agricultural tradition in the Bulkley Valley, one that I know we all feel proud of. The fall fair is an opportunity to embrace this history and celebrate another element of our treasure chest –the friends and family from near and afar.

Whether you come to strengthen those relationships, enter the competitions, participate in 4-H, or enjoy the music, rodeo or other events, there is something for everyone at the BV Exhibition.

Congratulations to the organizers and volunteers that work so hard to make this event a success. On your behalf, I will continue to encourage the provincial government to support the BV Exhibition and our agriculture sector that have our local waters and soil at their base.

I look forward to enjoying time at the fairgrounds with you all.

All the best, Doug Donaldson MLA, Stikine

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President’s Message On behalf of the Bulkley Valley Agricultural and Industrial Association Board of Directors I would like to welcome you to the 94th annual Bulkley Valley Exhibition! A Treasure Chest of Bulkley Valley’s Best is what you will find showcased at this year’s Exhibition.

Our Staff and Volunteers have been hard at work to bring all your favourite exhibition

traditions: hall exhibits, horse, livestock and 4-H shows, antique tractor display, and the Kids Dog Show just to name a few!

They’ve also raised the bar with a new Family Zone & Petting Zoo which the kids will be sure to love; as well as brought in a fantastic set of Headliners to entertain on the Claude Dohler Stage.

As we celebrate the entire valley’s treasures, our sponsors and volunteers are at the top of our list. It is the incredible support from the community that makes our exhibition the tradition it has become and we thank you for all your generous support over the last 94 years! See you at the Fair!

Lindsay Heer BVAIA President

Welcome to “A Treasure Chest of Bulkley Valley’s Best” at the Bulkley Valley Exhibition.

This year our volunteers have been working extra hard to bring you the best show in the north.

Our Division Coordinators and their committees work all year planning each division and show.

This year we hope you will plan to stay at the Exhibition into the evening and enjoy the great line up of entertainment we have scheduled. From headliners to local talent, the Claude Dohler Stage is a don’t miss place to be!

Many of the traditional favourites are back and are the heart of the BV Exhibition. Our agricultural exhibits in the hall feature all the treasures of the Bulkley Valley. Knitting to jam, photography to quilts.

The Smithers Rodeo Club is back again with their Bull-a-rama and BCRA Rodeo. Our Livestock, Light Horse and Draft Horse shows are a longtime tradition.

We would like to congratulate 4-H Canada for 100 years of helping youth build confidence, learn new skills and become leaders of tomorrow. Be sure to attend the 4-H Auction and Pavilion.

Our many sponsors and funders, local, provincial and national, individual and corporate, continue to support the BV Exhibition each year with their financial and in-kind sponsorships and grants. Without their support we would not be able

to host this annual community event. Thank you for your continued support!

See you at the Fair! Who knows what treasures you might find?

Cindy Savage – BVX Coordinator

Coordinator’s Message

BV Exhibition Admission Day Passes: Adults: $15 NEW Youth 13-16: $10 Children 6-12: $4 Children 5 & under: Free Seniors & Handicapped: $10 Parking: Free Weekend Passes: Adults: $35 NEW Youth 13-16: $25 Children 6-12: $12 Children 5 & under: Free Seniors & Handicapped: $25 Dog: $3 Camping Site: $40/site

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BV Agricultural & Industrial Association Aims & Objectives

• To encourage the cultivation of the soil and all things pertaining to the industries of agriculture and horticulture.

• To assist in the development of mining and agriculture.

• To provide a medium for exchange of information.

• To arrange and hold at Smithers an annual agricultural and industrial exhibition and any other events which will be of benefit to the community and district, and to enter into any contracts necessary to the carrying on of such exhibitions and events.

• To encourage 4-H club work throughout the district.

• To become a member of, or cooperate with, any other association, society or organization, whose objectives are not contrary to those of this organization.

• To promote, encourage and assist the educational, recreational, charitable and community endeavors of the area.

Friendly Reminders PARADE, Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.

4-H Auction, Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m.

Exhibit removal, Sunday, Aug. 25 after 4 p.m.

NO vehicle traffic on grounds from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All vehicles on grounds must have a car or camping pass All dogs must have a fair issued permit CAMPING $40 for the weekend plus 4 day weekend pass

What’s New in 2013 This year we have a Youth price for admission. Now 13 to 16-year-olds can gain entry without paying the full adult price.

Check out our new Blue Ribbon Stage for events and workshops to learn how to put together winning entries for competition yourself.

Daybreak Farms is sponsoring the Egg Toss in the Livestock area. Teams toss an egg back and forth, the last team standing wins $100.

Your gate admission is your ticket to great entertainment on the Claude Dohler Stage. Faber Drive, High Valley, David James

& Big River’s Almost Johnny (Cash) tribute show, Rick Stavely, TerranceB Hypnotist and Clinton Gray comedy & magic man will be there to make you dance, sing and laugh!

Our Family Zone and Petting Zoo have moved to a bigger and better location with more family fun than ever. Check out our new Family Stage with the great entertainment of Freddy Fushion and Clinton Gray along with other exciting local talent.

Also new in the Family Zone is the crazy fun Kiddie Pedal Tractor pulls. Come on over to the Zone and enjoy family fun together!

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Fall Fair Parade - Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.

The theme this year is A Treasure Chest of Bulkley’s Valley’s Best. The parade travels down Main Street starting at the traffic circle in front of the Provincial Government Building turns left on 8th St. and ends just past the BV District Hospital in the church parking lot at the corner of 8th Ave. and Columbia Dr. The entrance fee for adults or clubs is $10. Children up to 12 years old are free. Enter by Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Entry forms can be downloaded from the Exhibition’s website, www. bvfair.ca or picked up at Beerda’s Dry Goods Ltd, 250-847-2116, or at the Fair Office, 250-847-3816.

Judging will take place throughout the duration of the parade in categories for Best Commercial, Best Organization, Best Band/ Marching, Best Horse-Drawn, Best Youth Tractor, Best Youth Entry, Best Youth Bicycle, with prizes for all youth categories. Placing will be announced at the Exhibition.

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We’ll be starting on Friday afternoon with some open

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beef and swine classes.

Saturday will be junior beef classes followed by the Angus Gold Show. Also sheep, goats and dairy showings.

A must see is our poultry

and rabbit barn. For a good laugh check out the seniors’ Senior Showmanship on Sunday around 11 a.m. It’ll be your last chance as we won’t be doing it next year.

Dairy Division and Milking Parlour The Open Dairy show starts Saturday, Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. which is sure to be a great time!

Have any questions about the Dairy industry? Well at the crack of dawn come on down to the 94th BV Exhibition and watch the cows being milked!

Or for those of you who like to sleep in, stop in Friday at 11 a.m. or 4 p.m., Saturday at 12 or 4 p.m. or Sunday at 11 a.m. when our demonstrations will take place.

The milking parlor can be found at the ring side of the dairy barn

right next to the 4-H beef barn.

The Dairy industry has been an important part of the Bulkley Valley for many generations so let’s celebrate by showing our pride in our local agriculture sector; where does your milk come from?

Milking Demonstration Times Throughout the Weekend Friday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 24, 12 & 4 p.m., following the Dairy Show Sunday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m.

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• Generators • Heaters • Hilti Fasteners • Jacks • Lawn & Garden • Portable Fencing • Power Tools • Pumps

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100 years of 4-H in Canada The BV 4-H District is made of three clubs, Topley, Quick Community and Evelyn Club.

The 4-H program provides young people with an opportunity to learn how to become productive, self-assured adults who can make their community and country a good place in which to live. This is fostered through project and program work, experiences with their 4-H club members and leaders and their participation in district, regional and even provincial programs.

The goal of the 4-H program is youth development. The objectives of 4-H clubs are knowledge, leadership, citizenship and personal development.

4-H stands for head, heart, hands and health. (The 4-H pledge describes the significance of the four H’s.)

The philosophy of the 4-H

program is explained by the following; Motto: Learn to do by Doing.

Mission: Inspire, educate and develop youth into empowered community leaders.

Vision: The youth focused, community based organization of choice in B.C. As a 4-H’er, you can have the feeling of accomplishment that comes from trying and succeeding at something new – whether it’s fixing a small engine, knitting a sweater, training an animal or presenting a speech or demonstration to an audience.

Opportunities include various provincial and

regional programs that members can attend to visit new places and make new friends! Senior 4-H members can also apply for scholarships and earn External Credits for Grade 11 and 12. See what kind of opportunities 4-H can offer you today!

Visit the 4-H Pavilion on site at the BV Exhibition located in the livestock ring area!

A message from Doug Donaldson

4-H Auction Saturday, August 24, 2:00 pm BV Exhibition Livestock Ring

Congratulations on the 94rd Bulkley Valley Exhibition! I am proud to be your MLA in Victoria, working with you to strengthen local agriculture and support our diverse economies.

- Doug Donaldson, MLA for Stikine

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Draft Horse The Draft Horse Show starts on Friday, Aug. 23 at noon with Halter classes. Breeds showing include Percherons, Belgians, Shires and Clydesdales.

Get out bright and early for Wagon and Cart classes starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 followed by the Log Skidding Competition. The Log Skid requires the teamster to skillfully drive his team through a course of pylons while pulling a log as well as finishing with a series of stops which are measured exactly to the inch.

The main event in the afternoon is the Single Horse Pull to see which single draft horse can pull the most weight. This will be followed by a crowd favourite, the bareback draft horse barrel race!

The Teamster Competition starts off the program on Sunday, Aug. 26. All participating teams

must pull the same wagon through a series of obstacles and the teamster is judged on his skills. This is followed by various wagon classes including a Unicorn Hitch, Four-horse and Six-horse Hitch.

The Chore Team Fun Class is a real crowd pleaser. Come and cheer on the teams and their teamsters when they collect

eggs, hay and firewood, all while balancing a full pail of water!

The BC Championship Horse Pull starting Sunday at 1 p.m. always draws a big crowd. Up to 18 teams are expected to come from all over the northwest. The teams weigh between 3,200 to 4,300 lbs and compete to see who can pull the most pounds over their own weight.

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Thanks to our great sponsors, without you we would not be able to bring these three days of action-packed Rodeo and Bull Riding to the Fair!

Rick will present us with his mix of originals and covers of Country & Southern Rock, Classic and new hits at the Rodeo Dance as well as on the Claude Dohler Stage!

Check the schedule on page 17 for times.

Tickets for the dance may be purchased at BV Insurance Services, Smithers Feed Store, the Main Fair Office and the Beer Gardens During the Rodeo.

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Special Competitions Throughout the Grounds

Looking Back in Time: in the Johnstone and Davidson Halls. The category this year is “Old Well-Loved Dolls.” Check out buddies from the past, who kept secrets and company for many years.

2013 BC Association of Agricultural Fairs & Exhibitions: in the Johnstone and Davidson Halls. Four categories for an Apron, Colour and Black & White photography, and 4-H Clubs and Educational Displays.

Winners move on to the Provincial Competition in October!

Scarecrow Contest: in the Mall. Two categories of Youth and Adult entries. Check out all the designs throughout the weekend.

Themed Competitions: Downtown and throughout the grounds. Businesses are encouraged to decorate their downtown location, or may choose a hay bale set up at the grounds. On the grounds there will also be displays of 3’x3’ artwork and larger murals for artists of all experience levels to display their talent.

Kids’ Dog Show: in the Livestock Area on Sunday afternoon. With many categories including Best Dressed Handlers to Most Unusual Dog it’s sure to be fun for participants and spectators.

Shooting Star Amusements Competitions: in the Johnstone and Davidson Halls. Categories for up to the age of 17. Dress a Marshmallow in a fair theme, Decorate a Carousel Horse, Colour the picture from the website or Create a Treasure Map. Find out how creative the kids have been. The winner in each category receives an All-Day Ride Pass valid any one day of the fair, and may have their winning entry shown on Shooting Star Amusements’ website in Star Gallery and on their Facebook Page. For more information about Shooting Star Amusements’ contests and to win free rides any time, go to their website at www.shootingstar.ca.

Library Puzzles Adults (17 and up): A Crossword You can pick up puzzle sheets puzzle based on words taken now (to get a head start) from the Library. There will be copies from a book about our area. available at our Friends of the Children (16 and under): A Smithers Library table during Search-a-word puzzle using the Exhibition. Entries can be words from the same book about returned to the Library or placed in the entry box on the table at the our area.

First, second and third prizes Exhibition. Final day for entries is will be given for each category. Monday, Aug. 26.

As an added bonus: if anyone can guess the name of the book we took the words from for both puzzles there will be a special prize!

Caution: We might include a word based on this year’s Exhibition theme A Treasure Chest of Bulkley Valley’s Best.

Antique Tractor Display Come see the Antique Tractor display on Tomayer Trail and enter the Blindfold competition on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2:30 p.m.

Watch the Tractor Parade Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. starting at

the Town Washrooms, along Tomayer Trail to Graeme’s Way and back around the Midway fence to the display area.

We expect to have a big turnout this year, so walk on over and see a bit of the history of farming in the

Bulkley Valley.

On behalf of Bulkley Valley Agricultural & Industrial Association and the Bulkley Valley Exhibition, we would like to thank John Boonstra and Ernest Bree for this great historical display.

Logger Sports

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Come on out and see the throw, single-man cross cut and events. The events start at 11 a.m. Come on over to the logger Logger’s Sports located next to double-man cross cut.

One entry fee will cover all sports area and join in the fun! the Rodeo Arena.

Registration is Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for Future Loggers (children’s events). We’re always looking for young “future loggers” who want to try out their skills with the tools of the trade.

Future loggers compete in two age groups, 5-8 years and 9 -12 years at nail drive, choker race and our ever popular rolling pin throw.

Register at 11 a.m. for Women’s and Men’s events. The lady’s events follow with the rolling pin throw, nail drive, choker races, axe throw (a real crowd pleaser), single-woman cross cut, and double-woman cross cut.

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Noon 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00 3:15 3:30 3:45 Driver Break 4:30 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 5:45 6:00 6:15 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45

11:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m.

Noon 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00 3:15 The Smithers Lions Club will once again be sponsoring a free Fall Fair Shuttle Bus service between the Roi Theatre and the fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24 and 25.

The bus stop in town will be in front of the Roi Theatre and at the Fall Fair Grounds it will be located at the Walk-in Gate. The bus will be close to the gate, wherever parking allows.

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Where are we? - Turn off Highway 16 at Tatlow Road on the east side of Smithers; then left on to Pacific Street.

Vehicle Traffic No vehicle traffic inside fenced area from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Please observe and obey the signs to keep congestion to a minimum and allow safe pedestrian traffic. The Exhibition provides roughly 1,100 parking spaces.

Parking is on a first-come basis. Please obey parking attendants stationed throughout the parking area.

Gate 1 - Camping Gate is a vehicle entry & exit gate Gate 2 - Re-entry, No General Admission, Vehicle access until 10 a.m. only Gate 3 - General Admission Gate – pedestrian only access Gate 4 - Livestock Gate is a vehicle exit gate On-site camping On-site camping is available to exhibitors and the general public on a first-come basis. All persons camping must purchase a 4-day camping pass in addition to the camp site fee. Space is limited. Parking and camping are under

the control of the Grounds and Camp Managers, and campers must confine their vehicles and campsite to the designated areas. Violators may have their privileges revoked.

Fee – $40 per camping unit (tax included) Camping Locations Public camping at south end of fairgrounds. 4-H, Draft Horses and Light Horses each have their own designated areas.

• 4-H (marked 4-H on map) • Draft Horses (marked “A” on map) • Light Horses (marked “B” on map) • Rodeo (marked “A” on map) Please keep in mind • Minors (under the age of 19) must camp with guardian or parent • No overnight camping in the parking areas.

• No fires are permitted!

• Sani-station located at city centre, Hwy 16 and Main Street and Canadian Tire.

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9 a.m.-5 p.m.

1-9 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

3 p.m. to midnight 5:30 p.m.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

10 a.m.-9 p.m.

11 a.m.

12 p.m.

1 p.m.

3 p.m.

5 p.m.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

10 a.m.-9 p.m.

10:30-11 a.m.

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11 a.m.

12 p.m.

1 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

12-4 p.m.

Thursday – Dressage Day One to First Level, Dressage Ring – Mall and Halls Open – Free Wagon Ride, Start at Town Washroom (approx. 30 mins) – Midnight Madness, Midway (Wristbands are $35, Closing hours vary based on weather/crowd) – Free Wagon Ride, Start at Town Washroom (approx. 30 mins) Friday – Dressage Day Two, Dressage Ring – Mall and Halls Open – Free Wagon Ride, Start at Town Washroom (approx. 30 mins) – Midway Rides Open – Tractor Parade, starting at Town Washrooms, along Graeme’s Way, and back around Midway fence – Free Wagon Ride, Start at Town Washroom (approx. 30 mins) – Free Wagon Ride, Start at Town Washroom (approx. 30 mins) Saturday – Driving Classes, Driving Ring – Mall and Halls Open – Future Loggers (Kids) Registration, Logger Sports area – Men’s and Women’s Registration, Logger Sports area – Future Loggers Events, Men’s and Women’s Events to follow, Logger Sports area – Midway Rides Open – Tractor Parade, starting at Town Washrooms, along Graeme’s Way, and back around Midway fence – Blindfold Tractor Ride Competition Sunday – Mall and Halls Open – Shooting Star Little Star Special Kids Day, Kids of all ages can ride unlimited rides with the purchase of a wristband for $25 (parents can ride too!)

Family Zone Kids Dog Show Livestock Ring Come on down and see our best friends & kids dressed in their fanciest fair outfits! Not only are they cute, but they are talented too! Jumps, spins, and sits are only a few of the many tricks our local canines are waiting to show you. Longest nose, shortest tail are a few of the highlights of this fun event.

They will be in the Livestock Ring Sunday at 2 p.m. with their favorite humans waiting to show you what they’ve got!

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

10 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

1:45 p.m.

2:15 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

4:45 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

10 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

12 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

1:45 p.m.

2 p.m.

3 p.m.

4 p.m.

4:45 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

Friday – Parenting Tent – Kiddie Tractor Pull – Freddy Fusion – Clinton Gray – Kiddie Tractor Pull – Freddy Fusion – BV Puppets – Kiddie Tractor Pull – Freddy Fusion – Kiddie Tractor Pull – Clinton Gray Saturday – Parenting Tent – Kiddie Tractor Pull – Freddy Fusion – Kiddie Tractor Pull – BV Puppets – Freddy Fusion – Clinton Gray – Kiddie Tractor Pull – Freddy Fusion – Kiddie Tractor Pull – Freddy Fusion – Clinton Gray Sunday – Parenting Tent – Kiddie Tractor Pull – Kiddie Tractor Pull – BV Puppets – Freddy Fusion – Clinton Gray

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Livestock Area Schedule 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

1 p.m.

1-3 p.m.

3-4 p.m.

4-5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

6 p.m.

6-8 p.m.

8:30 a.m.

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

11 a.m.

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

2 p.m.

4 p.m.

8:30 a.m.

9 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

12 p.m.

12 p.m.

2-4 p.m.

4 p.m.

10 a.m.

11 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

2 p.m.

3 p.m.

– 4-H Beef Weighing – Open Rabbit Judging – All Sheep Weighing – Swine Weighing – Wash Time – Open Poultry Judging – 4-H Sheep Judging – 4-H Beef Judging – Open Beef Weighing

Thursday

Friday – 4-H Beef Market and Showmanship Classes – Open Sheep Classes – Cow Milking Demonstration, Dairy Barn – 4-H Sheep Showmanship & Project, – Angus, Junior Beef Classes, Limousin, Unregistered Classes after 4-H Show – 4-H Swine Judging – Cow Milking Demonstration, Dairy Barn Saturday – Open Beef Show – Open Showmanship, All Other Breed Classes – Supreme Cow, Supreme Bull Judging – Open Goat Show – Cow Milking Demonstration, Dairy Barn – Open Dairy Show – 4-H Auction Sale – Cow Milking Demonstration, Dairy Barn Sunday – Beef Grand Challenge – Cow Milking Demonstration, Dairy Barn – Senior’s Senior Showmanship (40+ years) – Kids Dog Show – 4-H Awards Presentations

Claude Dohler Stage 5:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

9 p.m.

12 p.m.

3 p.m.

4 p.m.

8 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

2-4 p.m.

8 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

11:45 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

Thursday – Opening Ceremonies – Clinton Gray Comedy Magic Show – TerranceB Celebrity Hypnotist – Big River Almost Johnny Cash Friday – TBA Entertainment Starts – Clinton Gray Comedy Magic Show – The Kerplunks – Rick Stavely – High Valley Saturday – TBA Entertainment Starts – Stage break for the 4-H Auction – Red City – Faber Drive Sunday – Gospel with No Time Flat – Freddy Fushion – Clinton Gray Comedy Magic Show – The Kerplunks – Rick Stavely – Closing Ceremonies

PLUS many local performers. Watch our website www.bvfair.ca for details and check schedules at the Fair.

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Rodeo Arena Schedule

6 p.m.

12 p.m.

5-7 p.m.

8 a.m.

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

5-7 p.m.

9 p.m.

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

Thursday – Extreme Bull Riding Bull-A-Rama Friday – Draft Horse Halter Classes – Rodeo, the Ol’ Watering Hole, Wild Cow Milking Saturday – Draft Horse Weigh-in – Wagon Classes, Log Skidding, Single Horse Pull, Bareback Barrel Race – Rodeo, the Ol’ Watering Hole, Wild Cow Milking – Rodeo Dance with Rick Stavely (RSF Building, 2965 Tatlow Rd, by ticket only) Sunday – Teamster Competition, Ladies Team Driving, Registered Mares Wagon Classes, Multiple Hitches, Chore Team Fun Classes – BC Championship Pull

Thursday – “Trainer of the North” Trainers Challenge Training Session – Liberty Classes, Qualifying Friday – “Trainer of the North” Trainers Challenge Training Session – “Trainer of the North” Trainers Challenge Training Session – Bridle-less Trail Saturday – “Trainer of the North” Trainers Challenge Training Session – “Trainer of the North” Trainers Challenge Grand Finale

3-6 p.m.

7-9 p.m.

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

3-6 p.m.

7-9 p.m.

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Main Horse Ring Schedule 8:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

8 a.m.

4 p.m.

8 a.m.

1 p.m.

3 p.m.

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

1 p.m.

Thursday – AQHA, APHA, & ApHCC Halter Classes (B side) – Specialty Halter Classes (A side) – Showmanship after In Hand Trail in Jump Ring (A side) Friday – English Classes – Reining Classes after Breed Trail in Jump Ring Saturday – APHA, AQHA, ApHCC Reining – Speciality Riding Classes – APHA, AQHA, ApHCC Hunter Under Saddle Sunday – Western Classes – Gymkhana, Awards at the end of the day

Jump Ring Schedule 8:30 a.m.

3 p.m.

8 a.m.

2 p.m.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

– Halter – In Hand Trail

Thursday

Friday – APHA, ApHCC & AQHA Trail Classes – Trail Classes, following Breed Trail Saturday – Hunter Classes Sunday – Jumper Classes

Pull Me Out

Riding Arena Schedule

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Look for these Vendors Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre Christian Heritage Party Cinaway Clara Goodwin Get Snapped! Souvenir Buttons & Postcards Integrity Lock & Key Mana Tea Mary Kay Cosmetics Moose Meadows Farm Mountain Eagle Books Nucerity / Skincerity Party Lite Smithers Exploration Group Stancar Eco Spa Trend Manufacturing Corp

Tupperware Watkins Products Cariboo Outback Saddles & Supplies Cathy Stanton – Manulife Medicine Man MLA Stikine – Doug Donaldson Shirley’s Fleece Steeped Tea Huber Farm Equipment Canadian Sky Trade Co. Chris Crash Body Art JNEX Sisters Imports T Arrow Leather Wanono & Associates BK Sales Simard Timberframing

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Smithers Rotary (Burgers, Chicken, Breakfast) Elks (Burgers, Hot Dogs)

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(Perogies) Buenos Dias Cantina (Mexican) Located next to the Main Horse Ring BV Bandboosters (Ice Cream) Sm Figure Skating Club (Cotton Candy & Popcorn) Jane Matthews (Ice Cream) Bill Blackburn (Mamoth Wraps, Salads) Gordo’s Concessions (Mini Donuts, Fruit Smoothies) J&J (Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Popcorn, Snocones)

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On the Stage

Faber Drive

High Valley

Canadian pop country trio High Valley is made up of brothers Brad, Bryan and Curtis Rempel.

Growing up in a small rural community near the town of La Crete, Alberta, life on their farm was dominated by faith, family, hard work and lots of country music. The brothers formed High Valley before any of them were even a teenager, and as a result have played many shows wherever they could.

They recorded for the first time in Nashville in 2001 and released a debut album, the self-titled, High Valley, in the

fall of 2010. Their second album, Broken Borders, was named Album of the Year at the 2007 GMA Canada Covenant Awards, while the song Back to You was awarded Country Song of the Year.

In 2011 the band won five GMA Canada Covenant Awards, including Artist of the Year and Group of the Year. With their third album, Love Is a Long Road, released in June 2012, buzz was generated in the US and in Canada alike.

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At age fourteen, Faber’s dad bought him a drum kit which Faber promised to practice on every day.

Faber may not have kept his promise, but that’s because he put down the drum sticks to become frontman and founding member of Faber Drive, one of Canada’s hottest young bands.

After beating out more than 500 other artists from across Canada to take first place in a radio competition, Faber Drive started opening for notable acts such as Nickelback, Simple Plan and Hedley.

With the release of their pop-punk infused debut album Seven Second Surgery, Faber Drive hit number one on Much Music, saw three top ten radio singles and was nominated for the Juno award for Best New Artist in 2008.

However, the Faber Drive that appears on its sophomore album can’T keEp A SecrEt is a band that has progressed beyond the Juno nominees of 2008.

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Celebrity Hypnotist TerranceB is one of the most innovative hypnotists in North America today. A Certified Hypnotist and Life Coach, Terrance is a performer with television, film, and radio experience whose work has received critical acclaim and recognition.

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On the Stage

The Kerplunks

Red City

Clinton Gray

Red City is the newest brand of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) coming out of Vancouver, B.C. Amaris and Letty are the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers of EDM, set to take the world by storm with their catchy female vocals, hyped-up raps and music that will draw anyone onto the dance floor.

Originally starting off as the fusion pop/ hip hop group The Proper Villains, they had success with their singles Your Heart and Shattered which received radio airplay on The Beat 94.5, The Sun 99.9, Sonic 104.9 and more.

In March 2013, the group decided to take on a new name that represented their love of electronic music and their transformation into a high energy EDM DJ group. They are ready turn every city they hit into a Red City.

Get ready to paint the city red!

For over 20 years, Clinton W. Gray has been blending magic, music and mockery into high-energy, interactive comedy shows around the world.

Whether entertaining corporate CEOs at hospitality cocktail parties or college students at campus nightclubs, Clinton’s speciality is the ability to engage every spectator and literally bring the entire audience into the show!

With signature illusions like the Magic Telephone Hotline, the Cowboy Card Trick, and Regurgitated Balloon Poodle, it’s no wonder people say Clinton’s show is unlike any they’ve ever seen. With his charismatic and fun personality, he doesn’t merely fool audiences – he entertains them.

David James & Big River

Big River is four musicians from the West Coast of B.C. whose main purpose is to present the recordings of Johnny Cash in the style and with the sound of Johnny Cash himself.

David James is “Almost Johnny Cash” – and nothing could be closer to the truth. Dave and the band are doggedly dedicated to replicating the most authentic Johnny Cash tribute the world has ever seen.

“When our audiences come out to hear us perform we want them to have the thrill of an authentic “Man in Black” show. Not just the words and music, but the full experience.”

Freddy Fusion

A wild combination of author, inventor, speaker, performer, and TV personality – look out, Freddy Fusion has become a dominant force in the science community!

Envisioning current trends and enhancing the enrichment of children at an early age has been the focus of Freddy Fusion’s “Outreach Program” into schools worldwide.

Freddy Fusion turns the impossible into the possible, and breaks down the unexplainable into a format kids are able to download, absorb, and understand.

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The Kerplunks are multi-award-winning children’s entertainers bringing highenergy, colourful performances to the stage – with outfits that match!

The Kerplunks play catchy tunes guaranteed to get kids engaged, singing along and joining in on the actions.

Dinah plays the upright bass and really belts it out! She also plays the kazoo like a madwoman! Tina plays the trumpet, trombone, clarinet, baritone and also sings. Watch out for when she busts a rhyme, yo! Phil plays the drums, keeping everyone in time and really likes to “Go Bananas.” Aaron plays the acoustic guitar, sings harmonies and makes great faces.

This three-time JUNO-nominated band provides a unique live performance with a full fourpiece multiinstrumental band, playing a variety of upbeat musical styles that even parents enjoy.

Kids Tractor Pull

Kids from four to twelve are welcome to be in the show for free and compete in a fast-paced, action-packed, pedal tractor pull.

Each tractor has been modified for heavy pulling and is attached to a weight transfer sled. The sled is filled with a certain amount of weight which is determined by the age of each participant. The four-yearolds start with 25 pounds and the twelveyear-olds start with 250 pounds. As kids pedal down the path, the weight in the bucket transfers up the sled and makes it harder to pedal.

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Family Zone

Hours: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Check out our new location behind the Davidson & Johnstone Halls! We have moved to provide more activities and fun for families.

This year we are proud to feature some very exciting activities on our new family stage. Freddy Fushion is here with his humorous and highly-interactive “All About Science” magic show for Grades K-8 educational fun for the whole family.

The Kiddie Tractor pulls is here too! Get peddling kids! Check the program schedule for times.

The BV Puppet Company is back by popular demand too!

Our ever popular Petting Zoo has been relocated as well providing more space for those cute critters we all love.

The Moricetown, Smithers & Telkwa Early Childhood Development Committee is sponsoring the Family Zone activities for families with children 0-6 years old.

The Activity Tent will contain various fun things for children to do. Come and create a structure with the

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different sized blocks in the Block Tent. The Parenting Tent is where families can go to take a break or look after their children’s needs.

Children must be with a responsible adult in the Family Zone.

Come on over to Family Zone where learning is fun!

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Light Horse Show Our show kicks off with our Halter classes Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the Main Show ring with judges Joe Carter and Ben Gumm. Horses are shown “in hand,” meaning that they are led, not ridden, and are judged on their conformation and suitability as breeding stock.

The BV Exhibition Horse Dressage classes will be performing Thursday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m. in the Dressage Ring under the watchful eye of Judge Jill Yonge.

Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport, defined by the International Equestrian Federation as “the highest expression of horse training,” where “horse and rider are expected to perform from memory a series of predetermined movements.” At the peak of a dressage horse’s gymnastic development, the horse will respond smoothly to a skilled rider’s minimal aids. The rider will be relaxed and appear effort-free while the horse willingly performs the requested

movement. Dressage is occasionally referred to as “Horse Ballet.”

Trail is a competitive class where horses and riders in western-style attire and horse tack navigate a series of obstacles. Contestants ride the course one at a time. A typical trail course requires horse and rider to open and pass through a small gate while mounted; walk across a fake bridge; cross over a set of rails or logs at a walk, trot or lope; back up, often with a turn while backing; side pass, often over a rail or log; turn on the forehand or hindquarters within a confined area; and tolerate some type of “spooky” obstacle, such as having the rider put on a vinyl raincoat. The horse is asked to perform all three gaits in the process of completing the course.

The BV Exhibition course designer for our trail classes, Jan Ridenoure has worked very hard to challenge our competitors and their horses that will be judged under Joe Carter. Come out and see who is

up to our trail classes challenge on Friday morning.

Reining is a western riding competition where the riders guide the horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins, and stops. All work is done at the lope. Reining is often described as a Western form of dressage riding, as it requires the horse to be responsive and in tune with its rider, whose aids should not be easily seen, and judges the horse on its ability to perform a set pattern of movements. The horse should be willingly guided or controlled with little or no apparent resistance and dictated to completely. A horse that pins his ears, conveying a threat to his rider, refuses to go forward, runs sideways, bounces his rear, wrings his tail in irritation or displays an overall poor attitude is not being guided willingly, and is judged accordingly. Two opportunities to watch. Friday after our trail competition and Saturday morning starting at 8 a.m. with Judge Joe

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Driving, when applied to horses, ponies, mules, or donkeys, is a broad term for hitching equines to a wagon, carriage, cart, sleigh, or other horse-drawn vehicle by means of a harness and working them in this way.

Pleasure driving is a horse show class that features light breeds of horses and ponies hitched to a two or four-wheeled show cart.

Most classes are judged on the horse’s manners, performance, quality and conformation. Come show your support at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, with fun events in the afternoon. Our judge, Chris Hassel, would be happy to hear the encouraging cheers of spectators.

People unfamiliar with horse shows may be confused by the difference between Hunter classes and Jumper classes. Hunters are judged subjectively on the degree to which they meet an ideal standard of manners, style, and way of going.

Conversely, jumper classes are scored objectively, based entirely on a numerical score determined only

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by whether the horse attempts the obstacle, clears it, and finishes the course in the allotted time. Jumper classes are held with a course of show-jumping obstacles, including verticals, spreads, double and triple combinations, usually with many turns and changes of direction. The intent is to jump cleanly over a set course within an allotted time.

Time faults are assessed for exceeding the time allowance.

Jumping faults are incurred for knockdowns and blatant disobedience, such as refusals.

This is always a popular and exciting performance for our spectators. Hunter can be seen on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and Jumper on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. with Judge Jill Yonge.

Gymkhana classes are mounted games which include timed speed events such as barrel racing, keyhole race, keg race, flag race, and pole bending. All of these events are designed to display precise, controlled actions and tight

teamwork between horse and rider at speed, this can be very exciting to watch and allows for some enthusiastic cheers for the spectators to help the horse and rider team beat the clock. You can see the BV Exhibition Gymkhana on Sunday around 1 p.m. in the Main Show Ring.

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Trainer of the North Challenge The challenge is back for its fourth year and this year we are excited to have two ladies and a local trainer. We are looking forward to this new group of trainers and have some new ideas for this challenge.

All the judges are back for another year and we have a

Training Times Thursday, Aug. 22, 3-6 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-noon & 3-6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-noon, finalé 7:30 p.m.

new supply of horses. We like to get horses from different breeders each year, so as to showcase the local area breeders. The horse supply can be a challenge, as not too many breeders have three two-year-olds in one year.

The trainers are here to Indoor Arena Judges Francis Teer from Houston Barb Henderson from Kispiox Ben Gumm from Keremeos (alt) Joy Allen from Kispiox

showcase their talents and the fact that they are willing to train a horse in this short time in front of an audience is a feat in itself. So please make sure to applaud all their efforts and know it is all about the horse and their capabilities during the show.

The Prizes A Reinsman saddle provided by The Smithers Feed Store One night stay at the Cliffs Lodge in Kispiox Two CMA Airline tickets.

Horses will be supplied by Ben Gumm

Kaylee Mills Kaylee is a certified course four Training Thru Trust apprentice.

She started riding around the ranch by herself when she was two years old. She began competing in little britches rodeo at the age of four. She then continued on to qualify in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, and breakaway roping. Kaylee has qualified for the Canadians and Nationals in these events for many years, as well as winning the 2008 BSHSRA season leader and year-end champion.

Kaylee has competed in other trainers’ challenges winning the European Junior Trainers’ Challenge in 2009. She also placed third out of sixteen at the Canadian Horse Trainers’ Challenge and in 2012 she beat her two brothers Kyle and Kade in the Sibling Rivalry Challenge at the Farm Fair in Edmonton. Her goal is to help as many people as possible reach their goals with horses, using her dad’s (Doug Mills) program. Kaylee hosts many clinics and camps at the Mills Ranch, as well as other facilities upon request.

Larry Wierenga Larry is a local trainer working in the Smithers are. He has been riding and working with horses for about 30 years now. Larry was raised on a farm in Alberta, that owned horses and used horses in the day to day operation of the farm. When his children got old enough to ride, he started riding with them and resumed working with horses, rediscovering that he really enjoyed working with horses.

He started training horses about 25 years ago and uses a variety of methods picked up along the way adapting them to suit his style of training.

He works with consistency and fairness, giving the horse a chance to understand what he is asking. Larry works from his place on Lower Viewmount training horses for himself and other people.

Larry likes to show as well as train horses and he competes in local shows in Western and Reining classes. Many of the horses he has trained are being shown successfully by people around the valley.

Sarah Newman Sarah was born and raised on a small Kamloops ranch surrounded by horses. Sarah began riding before she could walk. She was very active in little britches rodeo and high school rodeo. She qualified for Canadians and Nationals all four years in all five high school rodeo events. Sarah started working for Doug and Lynette Mills right out of high school and decided she really wanted to pursue horse training. She really loved Doug’s program and felt she could pursue her dream with this knowledge. Now she is a certified apprentice of Training Thru Trust Program and has been training full time for the last six years.

Sarah offers lessons, clinics and training.

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Hall Division

The Johnstone Hall displays View all the “Treasures of the Bulkley Valley” in the Johnstone a delicious and tantalizing array and Davidson Halls. You may of baked goods as well as the be surprised to see just what Handicrafts and Arts. Check out treasures you will find. We are the revamped Art Room and enjoy proud to showcase our local & the Photography competition.

Visit the “A Daybreak Egg = A regional gardeners and artisans.

Did you know that there is a Good Morning!” interactive exhibit dedicated group of quilters who in the Johnstone Hall. Featuring design, sew and put together a their delectable demonstrations quilt during the days of the Fair – of cooking with eggs. See how to and then donate it to the Bulkley candle; weigh; check texture of the Lodge as a prize for a fundraiser? shell and see what a prize-winning Drop by, learn and observe. egg looks like on the inside. These While you are there, take a look guys know their eggs!

The “Looking Back in Time” at the magnificent quilts that are competition is Old “Well-Loved” exhibited.

The Davidson Hall is very lovely Dolls.

The valley’s long-standing with all the flower displays as well as fresh vegetables and fruits. The Women’s Institutes Competition Boys & Girls Baking and Hobbies this year will showcase baking, art exhibits are also on display there. and sewing.

Come and say “Hello” and see Marvel at the imagination and skill what treasures 4:54:19 are here in the of these exhibitors.

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In Fond Memory of our Past There are many people who have made this fair what it is over its 94 year history. Look for the tributes throughout the grounds to honour them.

Behind the Fair Office and in front of the Antique Tractor Display is the newly-named Tomayer Trail in honour of past-president Anita Tomayer who is still to be found working hard on this extraordinary event.

Graeme’s Way along with the Graeme Johnstone Shed were named for Graeme Johnstone and the Johnstone Hall for his wife, Lisbeth, both active members of the Fair Board (Graeme as president) and of the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions. The Davidson Hall was named for Phyllis Davidson and built with seniors in mind. The rest area is sponsored each year by her family. These great people, who contributed so much, were able to enjoy their tributes as part of the Exhibition.

Claude Dohler’s stage rings with music every year, Herb Dettwiller’s flagpole is right next to that. Not far afield, in front of the Fair Office, is Doris Stahel’s garden, set up as a memorial the year this great volunteer passed away.

Other memorials are harder to see and can’t be visited, but attest to the spirit of our community in the honour they bring. Trophies in just about every division bring names from the past alive. The Bill Kidd Memorial Trophy is given for most points in the Livestock Division. The First President’s Memorial Trophy in memory of Allen Kilpatrick is for

most points, all-round, in the Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers & Grains, Foods, Handicrafts, Boys’ & Girls’ Baking & Hobbies, Special Needs, Arts & Photography, Homemade Wine & Beer, and Textiles Divisions.

In the Beef Division there are trophies in memory of Lowell Davison, George Shuhyta, Mike Vandermeulen and a Brook memorial for Hereford Premier Exhibitor.

4-H honours the Bruhjell family with a memorial fund for showmanship, and trophies in honour of Rita Giddings, L.B. Warner, Graeme Johnstone, Paul Trobak, Dewey Cummins, and Bill & Barb Bryant are given out as well.

In the Johnstone and Davidson Halls you will find the displays for many divisions. Bertha Homenuke is remembered in the vegetable division. You’ll find a Irene’s Crazy Cookie Contest in memory of Irene Hug who delighted so many people over the years with her gifts of cookies. Most points in Baking, Cooking with Honey, Jams & Jellies, and Canned Goods will take home the keeper of the Vyvyan Bradford Memorial Perpetual Trophy. The Dr. L.M. Greene Perpetual Trophy will be claimed by a Women’s Institute display. The Granny Gyger Trophy goes for the most points in Knitting.

In the Lighthorse Division awards will be given in honour of Lexy Kirk in Junior and Senior Dressage, Sherry Motz for Sportsmanship, and Jerry Ridenoure for Sportsmanship in Gymkhana.

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Beef Cattle Trophy Winners 2012 Top Junior in Junior Beef Show Taylor Belsham Top Junior Hereford Member Haley Bell Junior Showmanship Cole Pali Intermediate Showmanship Taylor Belsham Senior Showmanship Ashley Breuer Junior Heifer Calf Taylor Belsham Unregistered 2-yr-old Cow with Calf Jody Siemens

Angus Premier Exhibitor Tanya Belsham Grand Champion Angus Female Tanya Belsham Grand Champion Angus Bull North 40 Red Angus Supreme Cow Pinnacle View Limousin Supreme Bull North 40 Red Angus All Breeds Grand Challenge 1st Tanya Belsham 2nd Quick Haven Angus Stall Decorating Harvest Angus

Laurie Storey Memorial Trophy In memory of Laurie Storey and Charlie Houlden.

The Laurie Storey Memorial Trophy, donated by the Bob Storey Family, is presented to the best overall teamster at the conclusion of the Draft Horse pull on Sunday.

Judging will be done by the judge and ring steward during the whole weekend. They will be looking for, but not limited to, the following: animal care, willingness to help others, presentation in the ring and overall attitude. The trophy is not restricted to any one age group.

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