Special Features - Agassiz Fall Fair 2014

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you to the fair!

Mayor Vanlaerhovenand the staff of the District of Kent

extend their best wishes to the

Agassiz Agriculture & Horticulture Association

for a successful

2014 Fall Fair & Corn Festival. The Corporation of the

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Catch the shuttle to the fairSummer’s winding down and

the fi elds of the Fraser Valley are ripe with corn which means it must be time for the Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival.

Prospera Credit Union is supporting the Agassiz Agri-cultural and Horticultural As-sociation as the fair celebrates its 110th anniversary.

As the fair’s platinum spon-

sor, Prospera is providing a free shuttle to the fair on Sat-urday. Th e shuttle will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. making a loop from Agassiz Christian Reformed Church, to St. An-thony’s Catholic Church, to the Agassiz United Church and then on to the fair. Th ere is free parking at all three churches. Staff volunteers from the credit

union’s Agassiz and Chilliwack Branches also run the Corn Bank at the fair and Prospera is the main stage sponsor on Saturday.

For more information about what’s happening at the fair this year, visit www.agassizfall-fair.com.

For a map of the shuttle route, see page 11.

Agassiz Fall Fair

On behalf of the Directors of the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association, I welcome you to the 110th Agassiz Fall Fair and 66th Corn Festival.

Th e fi rst fair was held in 1901 and in 2014 we are celebrating the 110th version of our famous fair. A major accomplishment for our area’s residents. As well we have attendees that travel many kilometres to enjoy the best barbequed chicken and corn and as well see the many activities.

Th is year we are highlighting the honey bee. Th e honey bee is responsible for pollinating many of the crops that produce our food and is an example to us all in what it is like to be a busy little bee. Th ere will be information on just how the bee makes honey, wax and increases the production of our crops. Th e blueberry pie eating was so popular last year there will be another chance to see how fast people can get their pie and eat it as well.

Th e “Poultry in Motion” trailer explains everything you wanted to know about chickens. Enjoy the Farmer's Market and all the exhibits. A new feature in the “Kid's Zone” is the zucchini races – see how fast your zucchini can race down the track (zucchinis and the wheels are provided). Our entry section and 4-H animal displays will let you see the dedication and hard work of the exhibitors. We have the best Midway in the area with lots of rides

for everyone to enjoy. Th at is just asampling of our many activities andthings to see.

Our Fair provides an opportunityto be with family and friends, enjoyentertainment and learn about howyour food is produced.

Th e Agassiz Fall Fair and CornFestival – a honey of a deal.

See you at the Fair!

Victoria BrookesPresident, Agassiz Agricultural &

Horticultural Association

President's message

Victoria Brookes is the president of theAgassiz Agricultural and HorticulturalAssociation.

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The annual parade starts at 10 a.m. and works its way along Pioneer Avenue from the downtown core to the fairgrounds.OBSERVER FILE PHOTO


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Youth club started 100 years ago through Department of Agriculture

4-H program earns Century Farm Award

In celebration of 100 years of preparing young British Columbians with agriculture learning and leadership, the B.C. government is present-ing B.C. 4-H with $87,000 in funding and a Century Farm Award.

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick made the announce-ment last month at the 115th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong. Th e funding grant will support B.C. 4-H programs that help build youth development and leadership in local B.C. 4-H clubs throughout the prov-ince.

Originally known as Boys and Girls clubs, B.C. 4-H started in 1914 with more than 200 young people par-ticipating in competitions sponsored by the Department of Agriculture. Th e program originally focused on potato-farming activities and soon aft er expanded to include popular projects involving poultry, swine, beef and dairy. Non-agricultural projects

such as arts and craft s were added in the late 1970s as more young British Colum-bians outside farming com-munities joined the program.

Today, more than 2,000 young people between the ages of six and 21 years are ac-tively involved in the program in British Columbia. Th e four Hs stand for head, heart, hands and health, and B.C. 4-H inspires its members to become well-balanced lead-ers of their communities both as kids and adults.

Century Farm Awards honour agricultural organiza-tions that have been active for 100 years. Th e Century Farm award program was created in 1994 to mark the centen-nial of the Ministry of Agri-culture.

“Th e B.C. 4-H program is devoted to our young people and introducing them to the agricultural community. I look forward to continuing our partnership with 4-H as youth programs continue to grow and more young British

Columbians take an interest in expanding their knowl-edge about farming and agri-culture. It’s an honour to pres-ent the Century Farm Award to an organization that has supported farmers and their families for 100 years,” said Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick.

Kevin Rothwell, manager or B.C. 4-H added that “B.C. 4-H is honoured to receive the Century Farm award. Generations of British Co-lumbians have benefi ted from the 4-H program. Our mem-bers, alumni and volunteers have made a lasting contribu-tion to B.C. agriculture and their communities.”

4-H Clubs have been celebrating the milestone throughout the year.

To learn more about be-coming a 4-H member, speak with any of the club members at the Agassiz Fall Fair as they tend to their projects. Or, visit the main program’s website online at /www.bc4h.bc.ca/aboutus.

Agassiz Fall Fair

Eleven-year-old Dayton Thomas of the Agassiz Rainbow 4H Club lays with her six-month-old Yorkshire X,Varken at the 104th annual fair at the PNE. The annual summer event features a wide range of 4H displays.

JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Farming can be fun, especially when you surround yourself with like-minded friends.

Th is year's 4-H displays and demonstrations will take place in and around the pavilion, starting early in the morning.

Th ere will be a 4H Horse Show featuring showmanship and Western equitation, 4H Dairy showmanship, rabbit judging, calf

placings, and a 4H dog show all between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and noon.

Th e aft ernoon will include poultry judging, a goat obstacle, the llama show halter and showmanship, sheep shearing demonstrations, and the swine show.

Th e Chilliwack Drill Team will perform in the riding ring at 2 p.m.

To learn more about 4-H, speak with any member during the fall fair.

4H keeps kids busy during fall fair


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 124:00 p.m. Agricultural Hall opens ‘til 9 p.m.

$2.50 admission

Midway opens

5:00 p.m. Beer Garden

6:00 p.m. “The Magic of the Mind” Comedy Hypnosis by Lee Dyson (Outdoor Stage))

Sponsored by Mertin Auto Group

Bingo by AH Lions Club

7:30 p.m. “Acoustic pop/rock music by Adam Briscoe”

9:00 p.m. Fireworks

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 138:30 a.m. Parade forms up for judging on Cheam Ave. in front of High

School (Marshal - Ted Westlin)

9:00 a.m. Free Shuttle from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Leaves from Agassiz Christian Reformed Church parking lot (7452 Morrow Rd.), then to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church parking lot (7249 Morrow Rd.), then to Agassiz United Church parking lot(6860 McCaff rey Rd.) then to the Fair!

9:30 a.m. 4H Horse Show - Showmanship, Western Equitation until mid

afternoon (Outside Ring)

10:00 a.m. 4H Rabbit judging (Pavilion)

PARADE MOVES OFF led by colour parties of Royal Canadian Legion

4H Dairy Showmanship, Jr. & Sr. (Outside Ring)

10:30 a.m. Agricultural Hall Opens

Kids Zone - pony rides, mini golf, zucchini races, bouncy castle, petting zoo until 5 p.m. sponsored by Rimex

11:00 a.m. “O CANADA” sung by Jeff Bodner

OFFICIAL OPENING and

WELCOME ADDRESS

Introduction of Platform Guests (Outdoor Stage)

4H Calf placings (Cattle Show Ring)

4H Dog show

11:15 a.m. CROWNING OF CORN KING/QUEEN (Outdoor Stage)

11:30 a.m. Lawnmower Races - qualifying

All Stage Entertainment sponsored by

Prospera Credit Union

Legion Pipe Band (Outdoor Stage)

12 Noon 4H Poultry judging

Beer Garden opens

Images Dance Studio (Outdoor Stage)

12:30 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull sponsored by Star 98.3 & Country 107.1

“The Rosie Ribbonstar Show” Kids Zone (Diamond #2) sponsored by Rimex

4H Goat Obstacle (Outside Ring)

12:45 p.m. Corn Husking (Outdoor Stage)

Corn donated by Sparkes Corn Barn

1:00 p.m. MIDWAY OPENS (until 8 p.m.)

BMX Bike Show sponsored by the Agassiz Harrison Observer

Llama Show Halter & Showmanship (Outside Ring)

4H Sheep judging (Outside Ring)

Sheep Shearing demo

Logging demo

Bingo by AH Lions Club

1:15 p.m. “Essence of Elvis” Tribute to Elvis by Jeff Bodner (Outdoor Stage)

1:30 p.m. 4H Swine show

2:00 p.m. “The Rosie Ribbonstar Show” Kids Zone (Diamond #2) sponsored by Rimex

Chilliwack Drill Team(riding ring)

2:15 p.m. Pie Eating Competition (Outdoor Stage) Sponsored by Cabin Fever Junction Pie Co and BC Blueberry Council

2:30 p.m. BMX Bike Show sponsored by the Agassiz Harrison Observer

Lawnmower Races - fi nals

Sponsored by JBS

Logging demo

3:00 p.m. Afternoon Tea in the Lion’s Den (Agricultural Hall)

Creative Outlet Dance Studio (Outdoor Stage)

Sheep shearing

3:30 p.m. Goat Milking Contest(Outdoor Stage)

- Courtesy of Agassiz Goat Dairy Farm

4:00 p.m. BMX Bike Show sponsored by the Agassiz Harrison Observer

Logging demo

4:30 p.m. “Acoustic pop/rock music by Adam Briscoe”

5:15 p.m. “Essence of Elvis” Tribute to Elvis by Jeff Bodner (Outdoor Stage)

7:00 p.m. Beer Garden Music byJust Smokin

7:30 p.m. Auction of exhibits from Hall display (Agricultural Hall)

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday AdmissionNo charge to enter groundsExhibit hall entrance 12 & over $2.50

Saturday Admission$6 adult advance tickets ($8 at the gate)$3 Children age 6-11Children 5 & under are FREERide tickets are additional Advanced passes available at participating local businessesFREE Parking


MAP OF FAIRGROUNDS 1 Main Gate

2 Agri Hall Exhibits

3 Centre Stage

4 BBQ

5 Lions Bingo

6 Beer Garden

8 Logging Display

7 Farmers Market

9 Kids Zone

10 4H Show Ring Cattle Goats & Sheep

11 4H Dog

12 Antique Tractor Pull

13 Lawnmower Races

14 BMX Display

15 Pavillion - 4H Rabbit, Swine & Cattle

16 4H Horse Show

17 Midway

C Concession

W Washrooms

F First Aid

T Telephone

P Parking

FREE SHUTTLE BUSSponsored by Prospera Credit Union. Free Parking compliments of the local churches.AVAILABLE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH 9am to 6pm

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Hypnotist, Elvis and more on main stageTh ere’s always something entertaining

happening on stage during the Agassiz Fall Fair, and the show is always suitable for the whole family.

Friday’s stage show starts with a fas-cinating show featuring hypnotist Lee Dyson, followed by Agassiz’s own Adam Briscoe. Regulars to the fair have been watching Briscoe develop as a performer over the past several years, from a young singer in high school to the musician he’s become.

Th en on Saturday, the stage is home to everything from the opening ceremo-nies and the crowing of the Corn King or Queen, to the annual goat milking competition.

Participants come from every walk of life to test their skills, with hilarious re-sults.

Entertainers to take the stage Saturday include Jeff Bodner’s Essence of Elvis tribute, the Legion Pipe Band, dancers from Images and Creative Outlet, Adam Briscoe, and more.

And on Saturday night, adults can catch the group Just Smokin’ in the beer gardens.

Of course there is entertainment all around the fairgrounds, with something for everyone.

Kids will love to watch the BMX Bike show, while dads won’t want to miss the logging demonstrations.

Other highlights include Rosie Rib-bonstar, wheelbarrow races, logging demonstrations, a pie eating competi-tion, and of course, the exhibits in the Agricultural Hall.

For times and locations of all events, see the schedule on page 10.

Agassiz Fall Fair

Admission to the fair is free on Friday. OnSaturday, admission is $6 for an adult in advance,and $8 at the gate.

For children ages six to 11, admission is $3.Children under six are free.

Admission does not include a pass for themidway rides, which are being operated by WestCoast Amusements.

Admission to the Agricultural Hall on Fridaynight, to view the displays is $2.50. Th ere is no feeto enter the hall on Saturday.

Remember that when the Ag Hall closes onSaturday night at 7 p.m., an auction of the exhibitsbegins shortly aft er. Exhibition winners can claimtheir prizes at the fair offi ce during the fair.

Parking and the shuttle are free.

Tickets and more

Admission to the Ag Hall on Friday is $2.50, and there’s an auction of the unclaimed exhib-its on Saturday night at 7 p.m.

OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

Jeff Bodner (above) returns to the stage as Elvis at this year’s Agassiz Fall Fair, along with the very popular hypno-tist Lee Dyson (left).

The midway is back this year, offering kids of all ages a chance to unwind.


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Agassiz’s corn coronation

Finding a Corn King or Queen is a scientifi c adven-ture, and not a decision that’s made lightly.

It takes a lot of research to pin down the very best crops.

Every year, about 15 farm-ers will enter their crops into the contest and the corn is studied by scientists from Ag Canada. Th e judges visit each farm and look at the crops’ appearance, the height of the corn stalks, weed control, and more.

Th ey also take a few strips of the fi eld and count how many plants are in each row, taking careful note of how the corn is populated. Th e better the yield, the closure a farmer is to becoming the next year’s Corn King, or Queen.

Th en, they’ll actually take a few cobs of corn back to them at the research station, to judge the cobs individually for quality.

Th e crowning of the Corn King or Queen takes place on Saturday on the main stage at 11:15 a.m.

Th e title of Corn King isn’t the only corn related fun at the fair. Each year features a corn shucking contest for the kids, where they can win prize such as ride coupons. Th at takes place on the main stage at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday.

And it wouldn’t really be the fair without the fresh cooked corn and barbecued chicken, all made on site by a dedicated bunch of volun-teers.

Agassiz Fall Fair

A young boy watches pipers march by on Pioneer Avenue last year, with the backdrop for the Wayward Pines TV show production behind him.

March past

OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

Corn facts• Up to 75% of all

grocery items contain corn in some processed form. Some products that may have corn as an ingredient include: candies, ketchup, soft drinks, ink, latex paint, spark plugs, tire, wallpaper, varnish, dog food, ice cream, chewing gum,

margarine, mayonnaise, yogurt.

• An ear of corn has an average of 80 kernels.

• Corn is grown in every continent except Antarctica.

• Corn is a person’s best friend. It’s the best listener (has a good ear) and never talks back!

Fall Fair facts• Th e Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn

Festival is run by a non-profi t group called the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association.

• Th e fi rst Agassiz Fall Fair was held in 1901.

• Th e Kent Agricultural and Horicultural Association was incorporated on Nov. 16, 1899. Th e name was offi cally changed on Aug.

20, 1914 to the Agassiz Agricultural and Horticultural Association.

• Th e association's primary function is to protect and advance agricultre, horticulture and fruit growing interests in the District of Kent.

• Th e event is always held on the second Saturday aft er Labour Day.

• Th is year's theme is the Honey Bee. • In 2007 the fi rst Corn Queen,

Michelle Stuyt, was crowned aft er 58

years of Corn Kings. Last year's Corn King was Nathan Hertgers.

• Th e present Agricultural Hall was built in two phases; the kitchen (1983) and the auditorium (1987).

• Hundreds of volunteers are needed to put on the Fall Fair and Corn Festival.

• Average annual attendance is 10,000.• For six years, the event has won the Fair

of the Year title from the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs & Exhibitions.


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