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ello and welcome to the 121st 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 this year to experience Nanaimo’s premier Event of the Year. Join us at the Main Stage on Friday, Aug. 21, at 6:10 pm to celebrate the 2015 Opening Ceremonies. There will be speeches from local dignitaries, a poem reading by Naomi Beth Wakan— Nanaimo’s own Poet Laureate — a First Nations welcoming prayer and much more. This year’s theme is Country
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age awareness of the agricultural world that surrounds us and to demonstrate how it effects our everyday lives. As you explore our grounds, you will be delighted by the variety of livestock displays including cattle, horses, goats, rabbits, chickens and the many entertainment venues we offer. You’ll also want to check out: • Logger Sports returns again. Watch the woodchips fly as male and female competitors from across Western Canada, the U.S. and overseas come test their skills against one another and in Canadian Championship events. • Watch our friends from the Mid Island Tractor Club as they display their old time farm and
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steam equipment and compete in tractor pulls. • The Pure Wrestling Association will be teaming up with the Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling during the fair to bring live professional wrestling back to the fair and to crown the “King of the Ex.” • Bring your kids to the McDonalds Kids Zone for all sorts of fun. On Saturday, join in the excitement of a rocket launch preformed by Vancouver Island Mad Science. In the McDonalds Kids Zone, they can bounce on our bouncy castles, get their face painted, make some beautiful arts&crafts and learn what it is like to be a “Farmer for a Day.” Make a donation in our wishing well and enter to win a bike. All proceeds are going to support Ronald McDonald House. Watch the West Coast Vaulters in the main ring. This is beautiful gymnastics to music on a very large horse. If you find yourself in need of a rest and food, visit our food vendors on site in our food court set up outside the Cliff McNabb arena.
On the upper level, dont miss the local arts and art work presented in the Home Arts building located in the Centennial building. Also, new this year in the Cliff McNabb arena is bingo for all three days of the fair, and the Island Chef Culinary Competition. For the hidden dare-devil in us all, spend a few hours at the hair-rising midway brought to you by Shooting Star Amusements. Once again the Thrifty Foods Main Stage will feature exceptional talent. Enjoy Econoline Crush and Daniel Wesley on Friday night, Lee Aaron and Headpins on Saturday night and Aaron Pritchett on Sunday. There is also other local entertainment all day long on both the main stage and the Tim Hortons Community Festival stage. I would like to thank everyone that has helped to make this event happen for the past 121 years. If it wasn’t for you, the VIEX wouldn’t be the fair it is today. See you at the FAIR! Karen Streeter, President.
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n behalf of the citizens of Nanaimo and City Council, it gives me great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all participants, families, and organizers involved in the 121st Vancouver Island Exhibition to be held at Beban Park on Aug. 21 - 23. Nanaimo is very proud to be home to this annual Fair geared to promoting and appreciating the value and importance of agriculture in the community.
This year’s theme is “Country Scenes & Children’s Dreams.” Everyone of every age can participate and I hope you will all find some time to drop by and enjoy the entertainment and many exhibits that will be on display over the weekend. I would like to extend a special note of thanks to the many volunteers and corporate sponsors who help make this event possible. The countless hours of hard work and enthusiastic support are greatly appreciated. I wish the VIEX another successful year in 2015 and encourage everyone to come out and participate in Nanaimo’s largest and longest running event, the Vancouver Island Exhibition!
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ur Government is proud to invest in community events that allow citizens of all ages to celebrate their traditions and take part in cultural activities rooted in local history and heritage. For 121 years, the Vancouver Island Exhibition has highlighted the best that the Nanaimo region has to offer. It informs and entertains its visitors while showcasing the cultural and agricultural heritage of this beautiful part of our country. On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada, I would like to thank the organizers, the artists and volunteers who worked together to make this year’s Exhibition possible. Best wishes for a successful event! Notre gouvernement est fier
“It informs and entertains its visitors while showcasing the cultural and agricultural heritage of this beautiful part of our country.” Shelley Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
d’investir dans des rencontres communautaires qui permettent aux citoyens de tous âges de célébrer leurs traditions et prendre part à des activités culturelles bien ancrées dans l’histoire et le patrimoine de leur localité. Depuis 121 ans, la Vancouver Island Exhibition met en valeur ce que la région de Nanaimo a de meilleur à offrir. Elle informe et divertit les festivaliers tout en mettant en valeur le patrimoine culturel et agricole de ce pittoresque coin de pays. Au nom du premier ministre Stephen Harper et du gouvernement du Canada, je salue les organisateurs, artistes et bénévoles qui ont uni leurs efforts pour qu’ait lieu l’exposition de cette année. Je vous offre mes meilleurs vœux pour un rendez-vous des plus réussis. The Honourable/ L’honorable Shelly Glover
No visiting pets allowed at VIEX The Vancouver Island Exhibition is a great place to see farm animals, in fact they are one of the big attractions. But it’s not the place for family pets. In the past few years, there has been some confusion over the VIEX policy in regards to bringing pets onto the fair grounds. Please be advised that NO
PETS will be allowed onto the fairgrounds unless previously approved by the board of directors. Of course, this policy does not include people with disabilities accompanied by their registered service animals, handlers of service animals in training, and owners of certified therapy animals.
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Cadora Drill Team is dressage at its very best The Courtenay Cadora Drill Team is a group of women (8-12 riders on average) from all different walks of life and occupations. They started doing dressage drill, mostly to get their horses
used to being in groups, and for them to be able to spend time together doing something they enjoy. They progressed to doing lunchtime performances at their local dressage shows, for
personal pride and a sense of accomplishment. What started as just a fun thing to do once in a while, has now turned into being requested to do performances and demos at local shows and fairs all over the Island.
Highlights for this group include performing at the “Just Horsin’ Around” exhibition, VIEX since 2010, the Comox Valley Exhibition, our local Dressage shows, and opening for the RCMP musical ride when
they performed in Courtenay in 2009. Through the winter months, they work on perfecting their choreography and music, to meet the horses’ tempo, and make it fun for the spectators.
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Donate and enter to win a boy’s or girl’s bike All those who make a donation to the Ronald McDonald House Wishing Well can then enter to win either a boys or girls bike, graciously donated by Brenda andWayne Krawchuk of Nanaimo McDonald’s. All donations in the Wishing Well are going to support
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Island blacksmiths work to be on display The Vancouver Island Blacksmiths Association from Victoria, who are ‘Dedicated to the revival or the King of Crafts,’ are very excited to have been given the opportunity by VIEX to present The Gallery at this year’s Exhibition. Blacksmiths of the original ‘King of Crafts’ fame have been known for many millennia as crafters of arrows, swords, battle armour, farming implements and a multitude of other items to protect, strengthen, or lighten our life tasks. What isn’t so well-known is the artistic side of the craft. VIBA has been working on
the portable travelling gallery to highlight some of the incredible art that is ‘above and beyond’ being produced by local blacksmiths. This year, our trial run version of The Gallery will be accompanying the Flyin’ Forge on its yearly travels to several fall fairs on Lower Vancouver Island including one of four favourite venues — the VIEX at Nanaimo. The Gallery will feature a ‘Gallery Style’ presentation of some of the incredible ‘steel’ art produced at VIBA members. Everyone is welcome to come on in, visit the Gallery and be amazed.
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Watch the wood chips fly at logger sports Logger sports returns to Nanaimo at the VIEX this summer. Watch the woodchips fly as male and female competitors from across Western Canada, the U.S. and overseas come test their skills against one another and the clock. Logger sports in deeply rooted
in the culture of the West Coast, where in times past loggers would kick back and relax in the weekend pitting their skills against one another in events such an axe throwing, single hand sawing, chopping and so much more. Have we piqued your interest
yet? Come join us for some fantastic live action. Saturday at 10 a.m. it’s elimination round of the competition followed by the main event at 1 p.m. On Sunday, there will be more demonstrations of skill and derring do at 10 and 11:30 a.m.
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Genetic experiements gone wrong at Facility Welcome to G.A.M.E. Enterprises: Genetically Advanced Molecular Advancements for humans. Returning for their eleventh consecutive year to the VIEX, Island Haunt Productions is pleased to present this year’s haunted attraction . . . The Facility. Genetic experiments on humans have not all gone as planned, as you will see. In the past, many a VIEX patron has come out of the haunt screaming wildly and clutching anything within reach for security, and this year is expected to be just as much fun.
◆ DEMONSTRATIONS
Tractors are a highlight of VIEX every year The vintage tractor displays by the Mid Island Vintage Tractor Equipment Club (MIVTEC) are always an exciting part of the program and new this year to the authentic steam tractors and steam equipment plus steam tractor demos. Vintage tractors of all shapes, sizes and ages ranging from 1923 to the mid 1960s will be on display. Threshing demonstrations will also be happening using oats grown in Cassidy. The peddle tractors and water pumps will be there as usual for the kids to enjoy.
◆ STEWARDSHIP
Fair aims to create zero waste in 2015 Nanaimo Recycling Exchange
is proud to partner with the VIEX this year for a zero waste event. All the vendors will be composting onsite, limiting their package use, refusing to use Styrofoam (EPS), and recycling as much as possible. Compostable products will be more available, such as paper food containers and compostable plastics. Look for recycling bins available at the fair grounds.
◆ ANIMALS
Seven breeds on display at milking demonstration Try your hand at milking a goat at the 2015 VIEX. The Vancouver Island Goat Association is proud to present a display of goats featuring seven different breeds which represent the four main uses of goats — namely milk, meat, fibre and pets. Daily milking demonstration and anyone can give it a try.
◆ GARDENS
See fishpond and water garden display at VIEX The Nanaimo Fishpond and Watergarden Association would like you to come see our display this year at the Vancouver Island Exhibition. Resembling a landscaped backyard sanctuary, this large display of backyard ponds, plants, and Koi and Goldfish is a relaxing place to sit and rest, or eat a snack as you view the gardens. Besides being a great spot to visit, our display is also informative and a great place to get help with any watergarden associated problems or questions. Our friendly and knowledgeable technical advisors are on hand for any questions.
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Headpins play the VIEX Saturday night: Formed as a side project by Chilliwack members Brian MacLeod and Ab Bryant, the band took on drummer Bernie Aubin and vocalist Darby Mills. They quickly went platinum from the release of their debut album and continued to enjoy huge success from their subsequent albums, as well as their international touring. Today the band continues to tour across North America. They perform on the Mainstage at 9:15 p.m.
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Cooking competition allows audience tasters Do you love to watch cooking shows where chefs who thrive on competition in a fast paced environment create fabulous food? Then come down and watch the VIEX Island Chef Culinary Competition in the Cliff McNabb Arena. The pre-show begins at 12:15 p.m. each day with the very entertaining chef Darcie McBride from Dish on Bowen Road, who assures us that he is going to tease the audience and take their taste buds to new heights. After the pre-show, the VIEX Island Chef competition starts at 1 p.m. This year, we have thrown in a twist. Audience members will have the opportunity to sample three appetizers and cast their vote for the best one. These votes will be added to the final score of the contestants. Tickets can be purchased for $8 up until Aug. 20 at Dish on Bowen Road or Real Foods in the Old City Quarter. If you miss the early bird offer, any remaining tickets can be purchased for $10 at the event.
These are for the Friday and Saturday shows only. Quantities are limited to 25 tickets per show, so get in early. This year will feature two qualifying rounds, with amateur chefs competing on Friday and professional chefs competing on Saturday. Chefs will create appetizers (which the public can sample) and a main course. During the main course, contestants can only use ingredients from the basic pantry and the “Thrifty Foods Mystery Bag,” part of a contest being put on by Thrifty’s. The winners from these rounds will go to the finale on Sunday where they will go up against savvy Kristina Stauffer from Cassidy Country Kitchens who was a major contender from last year’s show. The Sunday finale is all about the Thrifty Foods Mystery Bag and our chefs will only have one shot at wowing the judges. The pre-show begins at 12:15 p.m., and the stage will really heat up at 1 p.m. Don’t miss it!
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MID ISLAND VINTAGE TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CLUB FEATURING: Vintage Tractor Display Vintage Tractor Games & Parades Vintage Machinery Demonstrations Threshing Demonstrations
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Stationary Display operating 11:00am Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack 12:30pm Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) 1:30pm Vintage Tractor Pulls 3pm-4:30pm Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack 6:00pm Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) 7:00pm Vintage Tractor Pulls
Stationary Displays operating Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack 12:30pm Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) 1:30pm Vintage Tractor Pulls 3pm-4:30pm Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack 6:00pm Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) 7:00pm Vintage Tractor Pulls
Stationary Display operating Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack 12:30pm Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) 1:30pm Vintage Tractor Pulls 3pm-4:30pm Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack
Water Pumps and Children’s Peddle Tractor Rides are happening throughout each day. All activities are in the Tractor Display area unless otherwise indicated.
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Friday: Daniel Wesley
Saturday: Headpins
Sunday Aaron Pritchett
Born in White Rock and raised in Brookswood.s Daniel Wesley fronted a number of bands before embarking on his solo project. He plays on Friday at 9:30 p.m. on the Thrifty Foods Mainstage.
Formed as a side project by Chilliwack members Brian MacLeod and Ab Bryant, the band took on a new life when they added drummer Bernie Aubin and vocalist Darby Mills. They play the Mainstage at 9:15 p.m.
The Canadian Country Music Award winner and Juno nominee’s love of music came early and he has toured with the likes of U.S. country star Toby Keith. Pritchett plays the Mainstage at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
MAIN STAGE Friday, August 21 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: VIEX Vocal Challenge 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.: Finlayson Arm 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Donny Boyd & Fine Company 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Kandle & The Krooks 6:10 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Econoline Crush 9:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.: Daniel Wesley
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Sunday, August 23, 2013 10 a.m. VIBE Dance Team 11 a.m. Caliente Dance 1 p.m. Celebrity Goat Milking Contest 2 p.m. Singer Kaynon McDonald
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Econoline Crush play the VIEX Friday night: This Vancouver-based alternative rock band released their debut album, ‘Purge,’ in 1994. After releasing their second album, Affliction, in 1996, great success came with their third album, ‘The Devil You Know,’ which reached Platinum status. Econoline Crush have toured with some of rock’s biggest names. Their current lineup includes Trevor Hurst on vocals, Ziggy on guitar and Greg Williamson on drums.
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Legendary Lee Aaron performs at VIEX on Saturday Coming from a diverse musical background, Lee Aaron released her first album, ‘The Lee Aaron Project’ in 1982, while still in her teens. This album garnered her international attention, fueling further success throughout the ‘80’s and ‘90’s. Singles such as “Metal Queen,” “Whatcha Do To My Body,” and “Barely Holdin’ On” ensured her multiple platinum status in Canada, and a host of international tours ensured steady success in Europe. In the 2000’s Aaron wanted to show her versatility by performing Jazz, Blues and even Opera. While she continues to tour, she has somewhat withdrawn from the spotlight in order to focus on her family life. Aaron plays the VIEX Mainstage at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
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Public Gates Open 4-H Horse Show - All Day - Main Ring Location #18 Home Arts Building Open Centennial Building Location #44 Silent Auction in the Home Arts Building - Centennial Building Location #44 Livestock Barns, Livestock Displays Open - Livestock Area 4-H Barnyard Open - Location #40 Goat Milking Demo (adults and children welcome to try) - Agriplex Location #16 Water Garden & Pond Display Open - Location #30 RC (remote control) Car Racing -all day-Location #42 Mid Island Vintage Tractor Club - Stationary Displays - Location #36 Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #27 Kid’s Zone Open Location # 8 Nanaimo Kennel Club Agility Demo - Location #4 Tim Hortons Community Festival Stage - Location #33 Judging of 4-H Rabbits - Rabbit Barn Location # 30 VIEX Vocal Challenge - Thrifty Foods Main Stage - Location #12 Milking Parlour Demonstration - Agriplex Location #16 VIEX Saloon Opens - Front of Centennial - Location #45 Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 Nanaimo Kennel Club Musical Freestyle - Location #4 Pacific Northwest Raptors Demo - Location #37 Goat Hoof Trimming Demo - Agriplex Location #16 MIVTEC - Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo - Location #35 MIVTEC - After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack - Location #35 Haunt Opens -”The Facility” - Location #33 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Lure Coursing - Location #4 Island Chef Competition - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #27 MIVTEC - Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) Location #35 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Meet the Breeds - Location #4 Finlayson Arm - Thrifty Foods Main Stage - Location #12 Pacific Northwest Raptors Demo - Location #37 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Agility Demo - Location #4 Goats 101: So you want a goat? Agriplex Location #16 MIVTEC - Vintage Tractor Pulls - Location #35 Milking Parlour Demonstration - Agriplex Location #16 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Musical Freestyle - Location #4 Donny Boyd & Fine Company (sponsored by Shar Kare Feed & Pet Supplies) -Thrifty Foods Main Stage - Location #12 Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 Pacific Northwest Raptors Demo - Location #37 Heavy Horse Demonstration - Rotary Ring Location #6 Goats: Spinning Demo - Agriplex Location #16 MIVTEC - Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo - Location #35 MIVTEC - After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack - Location #35 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Lure Coursing - Location #4 West Coast Vaulters - Main Ring Location #18 Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 Kandle and the Krooks (sponsored by United Rentals) Thrifty Foods Main Stage #12 Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) Location #18 Goats Milking Demo - Agriplex Location #16 Opening Ceremonies - Thrifty Foods Main Stage - Location #12 Nanaimo Kennel Club Agility Demo - Location #4 Courtenay Cadora Drill Team Demonstration - Main Ring Location #18 Econoline Crush (sponsored by Island Radio) - Thrifty Foods Main Stage - Location #12 MIVTEC - Vintage Tractor Pulls - Location #35 Nanaimo Kennel Club Musical Freestyle - Location #4 Draft Horse Log Skid Demonstration - Main Ring Location #18 Daniel Wesley (sponsored by Arbutus RV) - Thrifty Foods Main Stage - Location #12
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Public Gates Open Light Horse Show: English Horse - Main Ring Location #18 Home Arts Building Open Centennial Building Location #44 Silent Auction in the Home Arts Building - Centennial Building Location #44 Livestock Barns, Livestock Displays Open - Livestock Area Nanaimo Kennel Club - For the Love of Purebred Dogs - All Day - Location #4 4-H Barnyard Open - Location #40 Goat Milking Demo (children and adults welcome to try) - Agriplex Location #16 Dairy Goat Show - Agriplex Location #16 Water Garden & Pond Display Open - Location #30 RC (remote control) Car Racing -all day-Location #41 MIVTEC - Stationary Displays - Location #35 TD Dance Competition - Thrifty Foods Main Stage - Location #12 Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 Kid’s Zone Open Location # 8 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Agility Demo - Location #4 Tim Hortons Community Festival Stage - Location #32 Judging of Rabbits & Cavy - Rabbit Barn Location #29 Children’s Parade Sponsored by Shar-Kare - Assemble at Livestock Gate 4 Location #36 Logger Sports Eliminations - Location #3 Milking Parlour - Agriplex Location #16 RC (remote Control) Car Racing Qualifying Rounds- Location #41 VIEX Saloon Opens - Front of Centennial Building - Location #45 Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Musical Freestyle - Location #4 Pacific Northwest Raptors Demo - Location #37 Courtenay Cadora Drill Team - Rotary Ring Location #6 MIVTEC - Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo - Location #35 MIVTEC - After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack - Location #35 Haunt Opens - “The Facility” - Location #33 Pet Show-Tim Hortons Community Festival Stage Location #32 Goat Hoof Trimming Demo - Agriplex Location #16 Nanaimo Kennel Club Lure Coursing - Location #4
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Saturday Events cont. 12:30 PM Island Chef Competition - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #27 MIVTEC - Parade of Tractors - Main Ring Location #18 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Meet the Breeds - Location #4 01:00 PM Pacific Northwest Raptors Demo - Location #37 Logger Sports Main Event - Location #2 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Agility Demo - Location #4 01:30 PM Nat (sponsored by Nanaimo News Bulletin)- Thrifty Foods Main Stage Location #12 MIVTEC - Vintage Tractor Pulls - Location #35 Milking Parlour Demonstration - Agriplex Location #16 Goats: Spinning Demo - Agriplex Location #16 02:15 PM Nanaimo Kennel Club - Musical Freestyle - Location #4 03:00 PM Joey Clarkson (sponsored by Shaw TV & Cable Systems- Thrifty Foods Main Stage Location #12 Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 Heavy Horse Demonstration - Rotary Ring Location #6 Mad Science Rocket Launch - Tim Hortons Community Festival Stage Location #32 MIVTEC - Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo - Location #35 MIVTEC - After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack - Location #35 Pacific Northwest Raptors Demo - Location #37 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Lure Coursing - Location #4 3:40pm Milking Parlour Demonstration - Agriplex Location #16 04:00 PM Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 West Coast Vaulters - Main Ring Location #18 05:00 PM The Femme Fatales (sponsored by Nanaimo Daily News)- Thrifty Foods Main Stage #12 Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 06:00 PM MIVTEC - Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) - Location #35 Goats Milking Demo - Agriplex Location #16 06:45 PM Courtenay Cadora Drill Team Demonstration - Main Ring Location #18 07:00 PM Lee Aaron (sponsored by Long & McQuade)- Thrifty Foods Main Stage Location #12 Mid Island Vintage Tractor Club - Vintage Tractor Pulls - Location #35 07:30 PM Draft Horse Log Skid Demonstration - Main Ring Location #18 09:15 PM Headpins (sponsored by DBL Disposal Services)- Thrifty Foods Main Stage Location #12
Sunday Events 09:00 AM Public Gates open Home Arts Building Open Centennial Building Location #44 Silent Auction in the Home Arts Building - Centennial Building Location #44
09:00 AM Light Horse Show Halter, Western Classes - Main Ring Location #18 4-H Barnyard Open - Location #40 Nanaimo Kennel Club - For the Love of Purebred Dogs - All Day - Location #4 RC (remote control) Car Racing -all day-Location #41 Livestock barns, displays open - Livestock area Water Garden & Pond Displays Open - Location #30 09:30 AM MIVTEC - Stationary Displays - Location #35 09:45 AM Courtenay Cadora Drill Team Demonstration - Rotary Ring Location #6 10:00 AM Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 Tim Hortons Community Festival Stage - Location #32 Kid’s Zone Open Location # 8 Goat Milking Demo (adults/children welcome to try) - Agriplex Location #16 Dairy Goat Show - Agriplex Location #16 Judging of Rabbits - Rabbit Barn Location # 29 Logger Sports Demos - Location #2 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Agility Demonstration - Location #4 10:30 AM Milking Parlour Demonstration - Agriplex Location #16 Mini Horse Show Halter Class - Location #13 11:00 AM Big River (sponsored by Shaw Electrical Services)- Thrifty Foods Main Stage Location #12 Pet Show - Community Festival Stage Location #32 Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 Goats 101: What to look for - Agriplex Location #16 Pacific Northwest Raptors Demo - Location #37 MIVTEC - Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo - Location #35 MIVTEC - After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack - Location #35 Haunt Opens - “The Facility” - Location #33 VIEX Saloon Opens - Front of Centennial Building - Location #45 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Musical Freestyle - Location #4 11:45AM
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12:30 PM MIVTEC - Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) Location #35 Logger Sports Demos - Location #2 Island Chef Competition Preshow - Location #27 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Meet the Breeds - Location #4 01:00 PM Backstage Whiskey (sponsored by CHEK News)- Thrifty Foods Main Stage Location #12 Pacific Northwest Raptors Demo - Location #37 MIVTEC - Vintage Tractors Pulls - Location #35 Celebrity Goat Milking Contest - Tim Hortons Community Festival Stage #32 01:30 PM Milking Parlour Demonstration - Agriplex Location #16 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Agility Demonstration - Location #4 02:15 PM Nanaimo Kennel Club - Musical Freestyle - Location #4 03:00 PM Aaron Pritchett (sponsored by JRFM)- Thrifty Foods Main Stage Location #12 Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 Pacific Northwest Raptors Demo - Location #37 Miniature Horse Show Driving - Location #13 MIVTEC - Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo - Location #35 MIVTEC - After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack - Location #35 Nanaimo Kennel Club - Lure Coursing - Location #4 04:00 PM Bingo - Cliff McNabb Arena - Location #26 Milking Parlour Demonstration - Agriplex Location #16 Courtenay Cadora Drill Team Demonstration - Rotary Ring Location #6 West Coast Vaulters - Main Ring Location #18 04:15 PM RC (remote control) Racing Trophy Presentation - Location #41 04:50 PM Closing Ceremonies - Thrifty Foods Main Stage - Location #12 05:00 PM Home Arts Building Closes to prepare for entry pickup. Have your claim checks with you. FAIR BUILDINGS CLOSE
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Wresting on display with 2nd King of the VIEX The Pure Wresting Association is excited to be returning to the Vancouver Island Exhibition. This year PWA Canada has added an extra day of hard hitting, action packed excitement and entertainment. On Friday at 7 p.m. the PWA will have their 2nd Annual VIEX King of the EX tournament.
Last years winner BJ Laredo will look to defend his crown. Then on Saturday it will be the “Night of Champions” as PWA British Columbia Champion Krofton will be in action as well as VIPW’s Vancouver Island Champion Kenny Lush. On Sunday at 2pm PWA will present “Wrestle Craze.” Plus in
a best of three series Riea Von Slasher will battle with Bambi Hall. The PWA is excited to be back at the VIEX and working with Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling for a weekend of fun for the entire family. Don’t ya dare miss it. Find out more about PWA at www.PWACanada.com
Included on the lineup will be musical freestyle obedience, which has proven to be a very entertaining and popular performance.
Kennel Club show includes terrier races The Nanaimo Kennel Club excited to join the 121 years of the Vancouver Island Exhibition. There are many activities to participate in with your four-legged family member and the Nanaimo Kennel Club will show you how. The club will have many of the favourites from previous years such as agility and the ever popular “Meet the Breeds.” There will also be a “For the Love of Purebred Dogs” Saturday and Sunday where fairgoers are welcome to meet purebred dogs and ask questions. NKC’s Junior Club will also be on hand to talk with other children about why they enjoy belonging to a dog club. Included on the lineup will be musical freestyle obedience, which has proven to be a very entertaining and popular performance. Also included on the lineup will be the ever exciting terrier races.
The list of possibilities is growing for ways to make special memories with your beloved canine. Those with purebred dogs will be showcasing what is involved with Conformation competitions and how to become an exhibitor; the ultimate beauty pageant for dogs. You can see the work that goes into the making of a champion and the race to win a coveted Best in Show. From A to Z there is something for everyone and every dog. Have you heard of triball? Or nose work? To see those clever canines fine a secret hidden prize is just like magic. Nanaimo Kennel Club has been making memories since 1924. We welcome new members at our monthly meetings and have activities throughout the year. See the Nanaimo Kennel Club website for more details: www.nanaimokennelclub.com.
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sion, the Nanaimo Clippers will be sticking around to have a shoot-around with kids in the McDonald’s Kids Zone. Hockey fans young and old are encouraged to stop by for this meet and greet and show their support for our local boys.
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a falcon and the quiet grace of an owl. We also offer many different short hands-on courses for people to get up close and personal with some of these fantastic birds. In addition, we provide bird control services, working at a variety of industrial sites to improve safety, and agriculture sites to improve production (i.e. minimize loss from problem birds). Located at 1877 Herd Rd. Duncan, Pacific Northwest Raptors Ltd. Offers courses, kids programs and daily flying demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Find them online at www.pnwraptors.com.
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last. They take a beating and keep on ticking. RC Racing is a hobby that anybody can get into. The youngest racer is four, the oldest is 73. NRC/NERD Hobby Shop hosts weekly racing at the Nanaimo Motocross Track. NRC/NERD has one of the best off-road tracks in all of Canada. For more information, please visit their website, notoriousrc. com or call them at 250-591-0250.
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Prize book cover contest winner: The original artwork for the cover of the 2015 Prize Book was created by Jordan Handlen. She is 11 years old and attends Uplands Park Elementary School. Congratulations on behalf of the Vancouver Island Exhibition, Jordan!
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Tractor pull times and more Friday • 9:30 a.m. Stationary Display operating • 11 a.m.Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo • After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack • 12:30 p.m. Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) • 1:30 p.m. Vintage Tractor Pulls • 3-4:30 p.m. Threshing Demo / Steam Tractor Demo • After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack • 6 p.m. Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) • 7 p.m. Vintage Tractor Pulls Saturday • 9:30 a.m. Stationary Display operating • 11 a.m.Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo • After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack • 12:30 p.m. Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) • 1:30 p.m. Vintage Tractor Pulls • 3-4:30 p.m. Threshing Demo / Steam Tractor Demo
• After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack • 6 p.m. Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) • 7 p.m. Vintage Tractor Pulls Sunday • 9:30 a.m. Stationary Display operating • 11 a.m.Threshing Demo /Steam Tractor Demo • After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack • 12:30 p.m. Parade of Tractors (Main Ring) • 1:30 p.m. Vintage Tractor Pulls • 3-4:30 p.m. Threshing Demo / Steam Tractor Demo • After Demos - Candy Scramble in the Haystack
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Doug Routley - MLA Michelle Stilwell - MLA Top Drawer Graphics Motion Specialties Westwood Metals Top Shelf Feeds
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Island Pacific Logging Island Veterinary - Hospital VAO Power Systems Panago Pizza Britco Trailers
Nanaimo Correctional Centre Cedars Woman’s Institute Central Drugs Green Thumb Garden Centre Stitchers Muse Trading Post Feed & Tackle Dairy Queen - Nicol Street Serge & Sew Kool & Child Island Stitchery Guild Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies
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Aaron Pritchett plays the VIEX Mainstage Sunday The hit “Hold My Beer” gained country star Aaron Pritchett plenty of airplay in 2006, but on the phone the B.C.-born singer-songwriter sounds humble and friendly, rather than the cocky gent in the aforementioned country foot stomper. The Canadian Country Music Award-winner plays the Vancouver Island Exhibition on Sunday (Aug. 23), at 3 p.m. on the Thrifty Foods Mainstage. Earlier this year Pritchett played in Nanaimo as part of his as part of the West Coast leg of his Outlaws Outsiders tour “I love bus tours, because you get to reconnect with the band, you get to just hang out with boys, and it’s travelling in style. It’s the slowest form of travel, but it’s probably the best,” he said.
“I was hooked. I wanted to sing in front of people all the time.” Aaron Pritchett, country musician
Although Pritchett says he played the role of “dad” on the tour — his son Jordan Pritchett is a member of King Cash along with singer Dan Arnold — he was quick to add: “Actually, the joke is on them, they don’t realize that I can actually party just as hard as anybody else.” Pritchett, also a past Juno Award-nominee who has toured with the likes of U.S. country star Toby Keith, said his love for music began early. “When I was a kid, I really
loved listening to all the music my parents listened to,” he said, recalling the voices of James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Smoky Robinson emanating from the stereo. His entrance into the music world, however, began in a Karaoke bar. “(I’d) never sang in front of anybody before . . . and I got up there and sang a Foreigners song called ‘I’ve Been Waiting For a Girl Like You,’ one of the highest songs any male human shouldn’t sing,” he said. “But I got up there and did it for my very first song, and the guy that was running the Karaoke actually asked, ‘Do you want to work for me?’ And it kind of started from there. “From there I was hooked. I wanted to sing in front of people all the time.”
Vaulting an ancient tradition
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West Coast Vaulters have more than 15 years experience.
ating back to Roman times, equestrian vaulting is one of the oldest equestrian disciplines, and has recently increased in popularity in North America. With over 15 years’ of history, West Coast Vaulters (formerly Mt. Arrowsmith) is proud to be a significant presence on the Canadian vaulting scene. Vaulting is a great way to improve balance and harmony with the horse, improve your riding seat and work with a team. Despite its daring appearance, because the vaulting horses are so well-trained and always controlled by the central lunger, vaulting is actually the safest equestrian sport. Vaulters can compete both individually and in teams. The West Coast Vaulters perform all weekend at the Main Ring Location #18 at 4 p.m.
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