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Fair a classic against all odds ANDREW TRIPP
Boundary Creek Times Reporter
The 70th annual Rock Creek Fall Fair began on a cool, moist Saturday morning last weekend. By the time it concluded on Sunday afternoon, the fair had once again shown why it’s perennially one the hottest tickBob ets in the Boundary. Bugeaud While attendance was down 250-449-1982 slightly from 2014’s event, due perbordercountrybob.ca haps to a chilly and rainy opening day, the fair still attracted nearly 8,000 visitors, who were treated to a 4-H member and beef competitor Sophie Schneider shows how do it with a smile. See inside for more on the Rock classic country fair, featuring farm Creek Fall Fair. PHOTO: ANDREW TRIPP animal displays and competitions, a multitude of equine events, the the weather, certainly a welcome with the likes of musical acts The voted the best teen performer. Albrazzle-dazzle of freestyle motocross respite from the drought conditions Trips, Willie and the Poorboys and las’ father Jay took first prize in the and an impressive array of music, the region experienced throughout country artist Lisa Nicole. Also adult section with a heartfelt renKELOWNA (Wstbrg) the summer. The air was clear and there to entertain were ventriloquist dition of Don Henley’s Long Way dance and comedy. This year, Duane Harfman and fresh, and the recent wildfire sea- Neale Bacon (“Canada’s only full- Home. Wowing the crowd in the arena long time Rock Creek resident Mar- son appeared to fade into memory, time professional ventriloquist”), garet Eek, who, starting in 1946, has as the fair heralded a return to nor- Grand Forks’ Borderline swing was the Global FMX freestyle moband, rockers Devon Coyote and tocross show, which is the only proattended all 70 exhibitions, officially malcy for many area residents. dance troupe Les Folles Jambettes, duction in Canada featuring former All of the classic fair events were opened the fair. Also in attendance at the opening ceremonies were fair well represented this year, includ- who performed a raucous set of X-Games athletes. Global FMX athLocated in Westbridge and association president Bill Bosovich, ing sheep and beef competitions, Cancan, a style that was common letes are among the top motorcycle proud to service the area district Area E director animal displays, gymkhana events in the Boundary throughout the riders in the world, and executed 1-250-446-6808 regional numerous motocross tricks, includVicki Gee and outgoing MP Alex and heavy horse exhibitions. Agri- boomtown mining days. New to the fair this year was a ing back flips, with ease. �������������������������� ��������������������������������������� Atamanenko. The national anthem culture, arts and crafts and culinary There was a clown, lots of games was performed by BCSS alumni arts were also on display, as entries talent competition, which attracted ten brave performers looking to from all parts of the Southern Intefor the kids, the iconic lawn mower Calvin Metcalf, and emcee for the showcase their vocal and instrurior impressed both judges and visirace and a host of other attractions opening day was Midway mayor mental prowess. tors alike. to keep visitors entertained for Randy Kappes. The winner of the youth category hours, during what turned out to The entertainment lineup was Despite the steady drizzle on opening day, spirits were high, as nothing short of spectacular, as the was 11-year-old Laura Close, while be, perhaps against all odds, the best 0 24543 16681 8 fairgoers seemed to actually enjoy main stage was constantly abuzz Christina Lake’s Damien Alblas was ever Rock Creek Fall Fair.
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