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Welcome to the 123rd anniversary of the Vancouver Island Exhibition. On behalf of the board of directors, volunteers, members and sponsors that make this an exciting and successful event, we would like to invite you to join us to experience Nanaimo’s event of the year. Join us this year in our new entertainment hub on the Beban Park soccer field. This will include the main stage, Ribfest, two beer gardens, pro-

fessional wrestling and games. This year’s theme is ‘There is Magic in the Fair.’ No matter how large the exhibition may become, we will never forget our primary purpose is to bring the entire community together to present and encourage awareness of the agricultural world that surrounds us and to demonstrate how it affects our everyday lives. As you explore our grounds, you will be delighted by the variety of livestock displays, including cattle, horses, goats, rabbits, chickens as well as the many entertainment venues we offer. Our main feature is the Strathcona Mounted Troop Musical Ride, a 24-horse equestrian display preserving Canadian cavalry heritage from Edmonton.

Come and enjoy our first annual Ribfest. This is featuring four 40-foot rib trucks delivering mouth-watering ribs, chicken and pulled pork. Come and eat their amazing food and vote for your People’s Choice winner for the best ribs. Watch our friends from the Mid-Island Tractor Club as they display their old-time farm equipment and tools and provide demonstrations. The Pure Wrestling Association will be teaming up with Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling to bring live professional wrestling back to the VIEX.Come and see the Canadian Horse Classic featuring 10 of the top classified horses in all of Canada on Saturday only. Also, come and see the Canada 150

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display. We have transformed a barn into a Step Back in Time display. Bring your kids to the McDonald’s Kids Zone, where they can bounce on bouncy castles, get their face painted, make some beautiful arts and crafts and learn what it is like to be a farmer for a day. If you find yourself in need of a rest, you can find the many food vendors on site in our food court set up outside the Home Arts Show located in the Centennial Building. This year we welcome back the Notorious RC Club. They will be putting on demonstrations all three days. Spend a few hours at the hair-raising midway brought to you by Shooting Star Amusements. Once again the McDonald’s

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Main Stage will feature exceptional talent. After you have enjoyed your day at the fair, pull up a chair on Saturday and enjoy country music from Doc Walker and The Heels. All day Friday, enjoy rock music with La Familia and Herbicidal Maniacs. Friday we have the privilege of having Led Zepagain and Lawn Social. There is also other local entertainment all-day long on the Thrifty Foods Community Festival Stage. I would like to thank everyone who has helped to make this event happen this year, as well as the part 123 years! If it wasn’t for you, the VIEX wouldn’t be what it is today. See y’all on Aug. 18! Karen Streeter VIEX president

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Minister’s message Welcome to the 123rd Vancouver Island Exhibition! In 2017, as we mark Canada 150, we have a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our rich history and heritage, to appreciate the road we have travelled so far, and to look to our future with optimism. During this milestone year, the Vancouver Island Exhibition will once again highlight the agricultural heritage of this beautiful part of our country. Our government is pleased to support this annual

event, which gives Canadians the chance to celebrate their traditions and take part in activities rooted in local history. As minister of Canadian heritage, I would like to thank the organizers, artists and volunteers who made this year’s exhibition possible. Thank you for letting Vancouver Island’s residents and visitors discover that ‘There is Magic in the Fair.’ The Honourable Mélanie Joly Minister of Heritage

Aug. 18-20, 2017

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MUSIC Odds will be fair favourites. Page 4

For the hidden daredevil in us all, spend a few hours at the hair-raising midway brought to you by Shooting Star Amusements. It will be an adventure that you will never forget. The midway will include rides, games and other fun and always draws interest at the VIEX. Come and enjoy the midway!

CARVING Chainsaw artwork on display. Page 7 MAP Where to go at the VIEX. Page 8

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First annual Ribfest a delicious addition to the fair Meat lovers will want to check out VIEX’s inaugural Ribfest. “Which is four 40foot rib trucks doing ribs, chicken,” said Melissa Rivard, VIEX office manager.

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Odds sure to be fair favourites The Odds were born out of the 1987 Vancouver music scene and made their mark with the Zoo/ BMG album Neopolitan in 1991. Warren Zevon ended up with a copy and recognized a kindred spirit – taking the Odds on the road as his opening act and backing band. Black humourists, Stax fans and power-pop purveyors, the Odds released three more critically acclaimed albums – Bedbugs, Good Weird Feeling and Nest before taking a nine-year hiatus.

Their albums had broken through and achieved platinum status in their native Canada, along with six Juno nominations, several top 10s, and a few top 40 hits in the U.S.A. and around the world. Songs you may recognize include: It Falls Apart, Eat My Brain, Make You Mad, Heterosexual Man, and Someone Who’s Cool. The band returned in 2008 with Cheerleader, featuring the single My Happy Place (as heard in the outro for the hit show Corner Gas).

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The songs of Doc Walker Country music tunes up a country theme at VIEX 2017. “We are doing country music again on the Saturday night to bring the country back into country fair,” said Melissa Rivard, VIEX office manager. “Don Boyd, our director of main stage, hand picks all our headliners and all of the music on main stage, actually.”

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Canadian country trio Doc Walker is Saturday’s headliner. The band has churned out more than 20 top 10 country hits since 1997, won the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards Album of the Year and will no doubt be playing selections from its newest album Weathervane, released in March. Past hits include I am Ready and The Show is Free.

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Chainsaw carver will exhibit his art Dan Richey, based out of Nanaimo, is an artist of all trades. He does everything from theme murals on your vehicle to festive art on your storefront. However, he prides himself on his large chainsaw carvings One look at Dan in action and you can tell his heart and soul are in every piece he completes. He has been doing large carvings for the last 17 years, most of which are custom, on-site projects for individual customers. Using his collection of Husqvarna, Makita, and Dremel

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Showcasing our Canadian Heritage We are excited to take you back 150 years. Come to the Fair grounds and have a tour! The building is located on the fair grounds and will be open all 3 days! August 18, 19, 20, 2017 9:00 am– 11:00 pm Friday & Saturday and 9:00 am– 5:00 pm on Sunday! Cant wait to see you there!

We are pleased to announce that Vancouver Island Exhibition received some financial support from the Government of Canada for the A Step Back In Time project. Our project includes several activities that will take place August 18,19,20, 2017 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. More details will be available soon on the following website: www.viex.ca Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer que Vancouver Island Exhibition a reçu un appui financier du gouvernement du Canada pour le projet A Step Back In Time. Notre projet comprend plusieurs activités qui se dérouleront à travers le pays en August 18, 19, 20, 2017 pour commémorer le 150e anniversaire de la Confédération. Plus de détails seront bientôt disponibles sur le site web suivant : www.viex.ca Located at 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3K7

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9 p.m.

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Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, threshing, steam tractor demo, location #33 Pokémon tournament, commercial home expo Vibe Productions, #29 West Coast Cow Girls, #19 Nanaimo Kennel Club, disc dogs, #43 Kaaji gypsy band, #29 Herbicidal Maniacs, #4 Chinese folk dance, #29 Nanaimo Kennel Club, freestylers, #43 Parade of Tractors, #19 Nanaimo Kennel Club, agility demo, #43 Goat-milking demo, #35 Ramona belly dancing, #29 Pokémon tournament, commercial home expo PWA/VIPW pro wrestling, #6 Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, vintage tractor pulls, #33 Heavy horse log skid demo, #19 Lawn Social, #4 Led Zepagain, #4

Saturday 9 a.m.

Gates open Light horse show, English horse and games, #20 B.C. Dairy display, all day, #17 Goat show begins, #35 Remote-control racing, all day, #16 9:30 a.m. Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, sta tionary displays, #33 10 a.m. Project Platinum, #4 First Nations dedication, #30 Nanaimo Kennel Club, agility demo, #43 Animal judging, #28 Children’s parade, #34 Remote-control racing, qualifying rounds, #17 11 a.m. VIEX outdoor pub #2 Pet show, #29 Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, threshing, steam tractor demo, #33 Nanaimo Kennel Club, musical free style, #43 11:30 a.m. Canadian horse show, #19 11:40 a.m. Island Savings Stage Show, #29

Noon

Nanaimo Kennel Club, disc dogs, #43 Scottish country dancing, #29 Ribfest judging, #4 12:30 p.m. Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, parade of tractors, #19 Nanaimo Kennel Club, juniors, #43 1 p.m. Bastion City Cloggers, #30 1:30 p.m. Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, vintage tractor pulls, #33 Nanaimo Kennel Club, meet the breeds, #43 2 p.m. Nanaimo Kennel Club, musical free style, #43 Martial arts, lion dance, #30 Sirreal, #4 3 p.m. Draft horse demonstration, #7 Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, threshing demo, steam tractor demo, #33 Ian Johnstone, #29 Nanaimo Kennel Club, disc dogs, #43 3:30 p.m. Nanaimo Kennel Club, agility demonstration, #43 4 p.m. Doctors of Rock ‘n’ Roll, #30 PWA/VIPW pro wrestling, #6

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The County Line, #4 Nanaimo Kennel Club, lure coursing, #43 Mount Benson Ceili band, location #29 Parade of tractors, #19 Zumba, Latin American dancers, #29 PWA/VIPW pro wrestling, #6 Strathcona Mounted Troops, #19 The Heels, #4 Heavy horse log skid demo, #20 Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, vintage tractor pulls, #33 Doc Walker, #4

Sunday 9 a.m.

Gates open Livestock display open B.C. Dairy display, all day, #17 Remote-control racing, all day, #16

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Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, stationary displays, #33 Goat-milking demo, #35 Car show/tuners, #7 Kids’ Zone opens, #9 Nanaimo Kennel Club, agility, #43 Nanaimo Judo Club, #29 Judging of rabbits, #28 Nanaimo Kennel Club, musical free style, #43 Shakamoraine, #4 Ramona belly dancing, #29 Goats 101: What to look for, #35 Mini Horse Show, halter class, #14 VIEX outdoor pub, #44 Drum circle, #29 Nanaimo Kennel Club, disc dogs, #43 Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, threshing, steam tractor demo, #33 Goat hoof-trimming demo, #35 Nanaimo Kennel Club, juniors, #43 PWA/VIPW pro wrestling, #6 World Pak Mei Hup Ging Do martial arts, #29 Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, parade of tractors, #19

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12:30 p.m. Nanaimo Kennel Club, scent detec tion, #43 1 p.m. Celebrity Goat-Milking Challenge, #29 Pretzel Logic, #4 Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, vintage tractor pulls, #33 1:30 p.m. Nanaimo Kennel Club, juniors, #43 Strathcona Mounted Troops, #19 2 p.m. PWA/VIPW pro wrestling, #6 2:30 p.m. Nanaimo Kennel Club, meet the breeds, #43 Pig fashion show, #29 3 p.m. The Odds, #4 Miniature horse show, #14 Mid-Island Vintage Tractor Club, threshing/steam tractor demo, #33 Nanaimo Kennel Club, musical free style, #43 4 p.m. Nanaimo Kennel Club, disc dogs, #43 4:15 p.m. Remote-control racing trophy presen tation, #17 4:30 p.m. Nanaimo Kennel Club, agility demon stration, #43

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Old tractors aren’t slowing down The Mid-Island Vintage Tractor and Equipment Club is a group whose members share a love of tractors and equipment and often take up the challenge of reviving engines that long ago lost their hum. Club members can be found doing threshing demonstrations at the Vancouver Island Exhibition or driving their machines in community parades, but they also get together to tinker, have fun and enjoy a ‘cuppa joe.’ The Mid-Island Vintage Tractor and Equipment Club is always a favourite at the Vancouver Island Exhibition. This year the club will have a vintage tractor display, vintage tractor games and parades, vintage machinery demonstrations and threshing demonstrations.

Table of contents: MUSIC Odds will be fair favourites. Page 4 CARVING Chainsaw artwork on display. Page 7 MAP For the children, there to will be pedal Where tractor pulls, old-fashionedgo rope making at the and a working water VIEX. pumps display. Many of Page 8

the demonstrations will end with a candy scramble in the haystack. The club will have events all three days of the fair,

with the parades in the main ring and the demos around the back of the barns. For a schedule of events, see pages 9-11.

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Dog days of summer Nanaimo Kennel Club once again brings an exciting demo to the exhibition this year. Our ever-popular meet the breeds will run throughout the day, interspersed with dog sport demonstrations. Come and see the handler and dog teams demonstrating their skill at obedience, rally, agility and freestyle, or dancing with your dog. Come down onto the field to speak to our members to

learn about various dog breeds, for the kids information on how to safely greet strange dogs, and many other dog sport demonstrations. Member of the Kennel Club are on hand all weekend to share their knowledge and passion for the sport of dogs. Everything you want to know about dogs and the many activates available will be showcased. Whether you have a dog or are interested in adding a dog to your family, this is

the place to start. Visit us on the grounds and talk with ethical breeders and experienced trainers. Nanaimo Kennel Club has been operating since 1924 offers classes and training at all levels. We host several competitions throughout the year. New members are always welcome. For more information, about the Nanaimo Kennel Club, visit the website www. nanaimokennelclub. ca.

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VancouVer Island exhIbItIon Aug. 18-20, 2017

Pro wrestlers vie for trophy Every pro wrestler at the fair wants to end up King of the Ex. The annual tournament will highlight three days of professional wrestling at the VIEX featuring the stars of the Pure Wrestling Association and Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling. The sport has been part of the fair for four straight years, but things will be a little different this years as instead of one longer event each day, there will be two shorter events each day. This will allow everyone to enjoy wrestling, the other live entertainment the great food and rides. This will be the fourth

time PWA crowns a King of the Ex. There will be two mini roundrobin tournaments with the winners of each bracket facing off to see who will hoist the trophy high. Some of the stars in action include Pure Wrestling champion Eddie Osbourne, VIPW champion Cremator Von Slasher, B.C. Champion Haviko, PWA Pure Violence champion and Nanaimo’s own Scott Steel, plus Krofton, Nolan James, Judas Icarus, Riea Von Slasher, Nathan Legacy and others. For more information, check out www. pwacanada.com.

Zucchini Race 500 revs up Let’s take racing to the next level. If you’ve got a great imagination, excitement and the skills to turn a zucchini into a great racer, come and enter into the first annual Zucchini Race 500. Stop by the Extreme Parts Pit Stop and let the knowledgeable Navy League help fix, fine

tune or even help create your racer. Race times are scheduled for Friday (Aug. 18) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. We will have supplies here to build your car, all you need to bring is your vegetable of choice and build. The race track is situated in our kids’/teen zone.

VIEX notorious for RC racing

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With speeds reaching 100 kilometres per hour or more, remote control (RC) cars can break the speed limit on any road or highway in Nanaimo. Put them on a track, and that equals some spectacular, actionpacked racing during the Vancouver Island Exhibition It’s fast and fun! These Notorious RC cars are

hobby grade, which means there are built to last. They take a beating and keep on ticking. NRC Hobby Shop hosts weekly racing at its location in south Nanaimo and has one of the best off-road tracks in all of Canada. For more information, visit www.notoriousrc. com or call them at 250591-0250.

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