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• Livestock Shows • Light Horse Show & Gymkhana • Heavy Horse Pulls & Competitions • Exhibits and Vendors • Family Dance Friday Night • Cabaret Saturday Night • Fall Fair Parade Saturday • Family Parade Monday • 3 Days of BINGO! • Family Fun • Cowboy Concert Sunday Night • Interior Savings Entertainment Stage All Three Days • Amusements • Great Food • Lawnmower Races • Children’s Activities • Chris The Clown • Magician Clinton Gray
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EXCITED FOR THE NORTH THOMPSON FALL FAIR? It’s coming up in Barriere Sept 5th, 6th and 7th at the Agriplex.
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Message from NTFFRA president
Jill Hayward In this modern and technological era, it is easy to blissfully go on our merry way, finding all we need to clothe and feed our families at stores, shops, and department chain giants. But unless you live on a farm, how Jill Hayward, president many of us really know where all of those items we wear, utilize, or put on the table actually come from? How are they made, how are they grown? Part of the mission statement for the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association is, "To encourage, develop and promote the advancement of agriculture...". In a nutshell that means our annual Fall Fair is about education – teaching the visiting public the value of agriculture; providing a venue where visitors can meet the families who grow the food, raise the stock, and help us to raise healthy and happy children. To achieve this goal we annually put together a unique of agriculture that fills three whole days with first rate fun for the whole family – from the smallest to the oldest. In fact, you'll be having such a great time enjoying entertainment, music, magic, laughter and thrills, that the learning part will just sneak up on you – and the great memories will last a lifetime! We're very proud of our old time country fair, and we are especially proud of our generous sponsors, membership, volunteers, exhibitors, and performers who bring what agriculture is really about to our visitors. We are also very proud of our 4-H youngsters who keep agriculture alive and well as they carry it with them into their futures. We need to say a big thank you to them, and to the people who still work the earth, raise the stock, and feed the world. Without you, we'd all be lost. This is also the Year of The Goat, and our animal theme for this year is goats! Please visit the goat barn while you are at "The Best Old Time Country Fair Anywhere!" Please join us in celebrating our 66th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo in 2015. Jill Hayward, President 2014-2015 North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association
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Greetings from
Message from
Terry Lake, MLA
Mayor Virginia Smith
As MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson and Minister of Health, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo here in beautiful Barriere. For 66 years, this exciting event has become a momentous occasion in the North Thompson Valley as it brings people together from all over British Columbia. This event does more than just entertain, it teaches us the importance of agriculture to B.C.’s economy and highlights the deep history of our rural heritage. It gives us the ability to showcase agriculture, educates us about where our food comes from, and it encourages us to buy and sustain local businesses. The North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo is a chance to see old friends, meet new people and come together as a community. I hope you enjoy this beautiful region, and learn more about agriculture and farm living in the Valley. Enjoy and have fun! Terry Lake, MLA Kamloops - North Thompson Minister of Health
Back In Time
Showing a class of bulls during the 1953 North Thompson Fall Fair, which at that time was held in Louis Creek, where the Louis Creek Industrial Park is situated today just off Agate Bay Road and Hwy 5.
On behalf of the District of Barriere Council, welcome to the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo. This is the 66th year that this event has taken place and it is all done by volunteers. This highlights what a “Can Do” community the District of Barriere and area is. As a visitor to the North Thompson we hope that you Mayor Virginia Smith enjoy the beauty of our area, and we would like you to be aware that Barriere is the “Gateway to Recreation” with many lakes, hiking trails, biking trails and the wonders of nature. We hope you will come back again and enjoy the many recreational experiences. Enjoy your weekend with us and we look forward to seeing you again. Mayor Virginia Smith District of Barriere
Welcome from Barriere & District
Chamber of Commerce It is with great pleasure that we welcome visitors, participants and sponsors to the 66th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo. This event has become part of the local culture and would not be possible without the hard work and co-operation of countless volunteers and businesses. Over the years the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Lana Laskovic has become the destination of President many people from all over. Our local businesses look forward to being of service and to welcome all to prospect every aspect of our community. The Community of Barriere is growing and has much to offer. Please visit us at the Barriere Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information Center off Hwy 5, and we will be happy to assist you with recreational opportunities. We can supply you with information regarding local businesses, geocaching, maps, trail guides and brochures. Please download the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo App and visit our website under sponsors. Enjoy and travel safe. Lana Laskovic, President Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE 2015 NORTH THOMPSON FALL FAIR & RODEO *Please Note: Schedule may be subject to change without notice. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
4:00 pm....Rodeo Slack – Rodeo Arena (no charge to the public) 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.....Sheep Weigh-in (Agriplex Sheep Ring) 7:00 pm.....FAMILY DANCE with music of Gordie West – Fall Fair Hall (no alcohol) minors welcome. $10 adults, 10 & under free.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
7:00 am to 9:00 am.....Heavy Horse Weigh-in at Fall Fair Grounds 7:00 am – 10:00 am.....Lions Pancake Breakfast (beside the Bingo Hall) 9:00 am.....Exhibit Hall closes until 1 pm for judging 9:00 am.....Western Dressage – Light Horse Arena 9:30 am.....Parade participants to assemble at the Station House Restaurant, Station Road, Airfield Road area for judging 10:00 am.....Rabbit Showing & Fitting, and Judging Classes in the Rabbit Barn 10:00 am.....Goat Show, at the Goat barn east of Exhibit Hall. 10:45 am.....Lawn Tractor Races in the Rodeo Arena 11:00 am.....Parade moves out from Station House Restaurant 12:00 pm.....Parade arrives at Fall Fair Grounds and Rodeo Arena * OFFICIAL FALL FAIR OPENING IN THE RODEO ARENA * 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm.....BINGO in building next to Food Court and Fall Fair Hall 12:30 to 1:30 pm.....Horsemanship Demo at the Light Horse Arena 12 noon - 6:00 pm.....Entertainment - Interior Savings Entertainment Stage 1:00 pm.....Exhibit Hall is open to the public 1:00 pm.....Gymkhana at the Light Horse Arena 1:00 pm.....4-H & Pre-Club Sheep Showmanship Classes in the Agriplex 1:30 pm.....B.C.R.A. Rodeo 1:30 pm....Weigh-In Beef Steers/Heifers (Agriplex) 2:00 pm.....Cart Classes – Light Horse Arena (time approximate) * Pony Chariot Races during Rodeo intermission (3 pm approx.) * 3:00 pm.....Sheep – 4-H, Pre-Club & Open Female & Ram Classes to follow Showmanship Classes (Agriplex Sheep Ring) * Pony Chuckwagon Races when Rodeo ends (6 pm approx.) * 6:00 pm.....Heavy Horse Pull #1 in the Rodeo Arena following the Chuckwagon Races 8:00 pm.....Buildings close 8:00 pm to 1:00 am.....CABARET DANCE at the Fall Fair Hall (No Minors), advance tickets are available 10 days prior to dance at Barriere Country Feeds. Additional tickets will be available the morning of the dance at the Treasurer's Office in the Agriplex. No tickets available at the door.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
7:00 – 10:00 am.....Lions Pancake Breakfast (beside the Bingo Hall) 9:00 am.....All Buildings Open 9:00 am.....Heavy Horse Single Skid; Team Skid – Rodeo Arena 9:00 am.....General Performance Horse Show – Light Horse Arena 10:00 am.....Rabbit and Cavy Classes – Rabbit Barn 10:00 am.....4-H & Open Rabbit Classes in Rabbit Barn 10:00 am.....Open Goat Show at Goat Barn * 10:00 am.....COWBOY CHURCH Interior Savings Stage * 10 am to 5:00 pm.....BINGO in building next to Food Court & Fall Fair Hall 1:00 am.....Showing of 4-H Beef and Open Classes in Agriplex 11:30 am.....Lawn Tractor Races in the Rodeo Arena 12 noon - 6:00 pm.....Entertainment - Interior Savings Entertainment Stage 12 noon.....Sheep – 4H, Pre-club & Open Weight Classes, Championship Classes follow – in Agriplex – “Sheep Zone” 1:30 pm.....B.C.R.A. Rodeo 1:30 pm.....Heavy Horse Halter Classes at Heavy Horse Barn * Pony Chariot Races during Rodeo intermission (3:30 pm approx.) * 5:00 pm.....Best Dressed Animals – Judging – in the Agriplex * Pony Chuckwagon Races when Rodeo ends (5:30 pm approx.) * 6:00 pm.....Heavy Horse Pull #2 following Rodeo (time approximate) 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm.....COWBOY CONCERT at Fall Fair Hall – Tickets available at the Information Booth or at the door.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
7:00 – 10:00 am.....Lions Pancake Breakfast (beside the Bingo Hall) 9:00 am.....Family Parade assembles at Barriere Secondary School 9:00 am.....Gymkhana starts in Light Horse Arena 9:00 am.....All Buildings Open 10 am to 4:00 pm.....BINGO in building next to Food Court & Fall Fair Hall 10:00 am.....Family Parade leaves Barriere Secondary School for Fall Fair Grounds 10:00 am.....Sheep Trim & Fit in the Agriplex – “Sheep Zone” 10:15 am.....Team Driving; Junior Driving – Rodeo Arena. Awards to follow at Heavy Horse Barn 11 am - 5:00 pm.....Entertainment - Interior Savings Entertainment Stage 11:30 am.....Lawn Tractor Races in the Rodeo Arena 12 noon.....Adult Amateur Sheep Showman (Agriplex Beef Ring) sheep will be supplied 1:00 pm.....Sheep Games & “Dress-Up” (Agriplex Sheep Ring) 1:30 pm.....B.C.R.A. Rodeo 2:00 pm.....Goat Fun Day 3:00 pm.....Exhibit Hall Trophy Presentations * Pony Chariot Races during Rodeo intermission (3 pm approx.) * 4:00 pm.....Exhibit Hall closes to the public * Pony Chuckwagon Races when Rodeo ends (5:30 pm approx.) *
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RIDE THE FREE SHUTTLE TO THE FAIR
• All three days 10 a.m. until 1/2 hour after the beer garden at the rodeo closes: The Barriere shuttle will stop at the Esso Station, Sam's Pizza & Ribs, Barriere Seniors Hall, Barriere Ball Park, Barriere Employment Center/WorkBC. A pick-up will take place at the Louis Creek Simpcw Reserve at approx. 10 - 10:15 a.m. and a drop off at approx. 6 p.m. The shuttle starts at Chu Chua at 9:15 a.m. and returns to Chu Chua the last run of the day. All times are approximate depending on traffic etc.. Shuttle will run approximately every 30 minutes . Times will be posted at pickup sites and at fairground main entry gate. There is no shuttle from Clearwater or Little Fort.
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Stop in daily to the Interior Savings Entertainment Stage, and Don't miss Sunday night's Cowboy Concert You'll find a great line-up of entertainers playing at both venues, with the Cowboy Concert at the Fall Fair Sunday, September 6, 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the fall fair information booth, or at the door: $10 for adults, and $6 for seniors. • The North Thompson Fall Fair offers a full slate of entertainment for visitors this year! Starting off with the Friday Night Kickoff “Family Dance” with Gordie West & Friends in the fall fair hall at 7 p.m., all ages welcome. Tickets $10, 10 and under free. • On the Interior Saving Entertainment Stage look for familiar faces: Clinton Gray (Magician), Uncle Chris the Clown, Gordie West, Vern Cave, Bill Fowler, Perry, Butch Falk and Rob Dinwoodie. New faces will be Ed Wahl and Mack Station. • The Sunday Night Cowboy Concert in the fall fair hall at 7:30 p.m. (all ages welcome) Tickets $10 adults, $6 seniors, 10 and under free. The lineup of entertianers is impressive: Gordie West, Vern Cave, Butch Falk, Rob Dinwoodie, Ed Wahl and Kamloops Cowboy Festival Rising Star Winner’s “Mack Station”! Vern Cave, a long time Kamloops resident, is known as “The Fender Bender”! Vern continues to share his love for music; playing lead guitar and singing at “Old Time Country Dances”. A dance would not be complete without some classic fiddle tunes. Rob Dinwoodie is a recognized singer/songwriter from Vernon, B.C. He enjoys the cowboy way of life and shares his passion in the lyrics of his compositions. Rob has entertained at numerous Cowboy Festivals in Canada and is “House Cowboy” at the historic O’Keefe Ranch and Silver Mountain Resort. Although Mike Dygert calls Alberta home, he has played bass guitar as “the other half” of the “Gordie West Band” for many years! Mike loves to play and geography is no barrier as he also performs with Hugh McLennan and the Western Spirit Band! Mike is a familiar face at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival as he accompanies various artists.
Butch Falk is a local, well known and respected “cowboy/rancher/musician”. Butch continues to showcase his talents at Cowboy Gatherings and Festivals. True to the cowboy spirit in all of us he skillfully gives life to the cowboy lyrics.
Mack Station is a group of five siblings ranging from age 11 to 18. They hail from Mammit Lake, just a little north of Merritt. With their love of music, horses, hunting, and a new endeavor called Hidden Valley Rustic Horse Camp, they sometimes entertain guests horse camping on their property. They love every type of music from bluegrass to new country, rock, gospel, and everything in between. They won the Spirit of the West Rising Star Showcase earlier this year at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival. We hope you enjoy these young lads and their lone sister. These young folks have a love for every type of music from bluegrass, country, rock, gospel, cowboy and all in between. The talent of this young group is amazing so don’t miss the Sunday Night Cowboy Concert. Ed Wahl has been playing guitar and singing most of his life. He’s released 2 CD’s – Off the Wahl and Keeping the West Alive! He has performed at venues such as Kamloops Cowboy Festival, 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert, 108 Mile Canada Day and Barkerville for the Cowboy & Drover Jubilee. Gordie West has travelled the world sharing his musical talent and now is proud to call B.C. home. Also known as “The Gordie West Band” he enjoys entertaining folks with his varied repertoire of music and songs. He too, is no stranger to the Kamloops Cowboy Festival, Cowboy Gatherings and the world renowned Calgary Stampede.
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Great family entertainment The dictionary defines ing kids happy in the ‘prestidigitation’ as the big Saturday parade, use of skillful tricks and and again in the Sunartful deceptions to proday Family Parade. duce seemingly impossible In between these results. In a word –magic! events you'll find Find Prestidigitainer™ him up on the outClinton W. Gray daily on door stage making our outdoor stage. folks laugh, or at nuClinton is not only a merous places on the charismatic entertainer and fairgrounds blowing magician but he will quickly bubbles, or making draw you into his weird world hats and animals out of where he blends magic, music his endless supply of and mockery into a high-enerballoons. Magician Clinton W. Gray, the Prestidigitainer™, and Uncle Chris, gy, interactive comedy show to If you want to really our much-loved clown, will be entertaining all ages throughout the fair. delight the whole family! Clinexperience the flavour of ton’s unbelievable entertainment has made him a five-time cowboy heritage don't miss attending the old fashioned international award-winning performer and has taken him Cowboy Church on the Interior Savings Outdoor Stage around the world. Sunday, at 10 a.m. with a lineup of cowboy music and gosYou'll find him making all ages laugh as a giant rabbit pel songs that will make you yearn for those wide open carries him around the fair, or as he wows both young and spaces under the stars where conversations with your God old alike with his card tricks, or entertains the crowds at are undisturbed. the outdoor stage. A daily schedule of entertainers will be posted at the InThe excitement of our magician always compliments terior Savings Entertainment Stage so fairgoers will not be the fun loving and lively antics of the Fair's much-loved missing their favourite performers. Please note however, clown Uncle Chris! that the schedule can be changed without notice, should A favourite of all age groups Uncle Chris will be keep- the need arise.
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Meet our Canadian Horse
350 years of history for Canada's National Horse Thank you to Elk River Canadians of Barriere, B.C., Susan and Richard Arthur, for bringing some of their impressive Canadian Horses to be on display at the 2015 North Thompson Fall Fair this year, and for also participating in the Saturday Fall Fair parade and other horsey activities. We encourage Fall Fair visitors to meet these beautiful, and now rare horses for yourselves, chat with their owners, and find out more about Canada's National Horse.
In 1665 King Louis of France sent a shipment of two of his finest stallions and 20 mares to New France. On July 16, only 14 horses disembarked. Eight of the mares had perished on the journey. More foundation stock was shipped and eventually a breeding program was established to increase Canadian horse herds in the colonies. The horses were rented out to leading farmers who bred and returned foals to the program as payment for the use of the animals. The sturdy horses became famous for their strength, endurance and freedom from disease. In the mid-1800s there were 150,000 Canadian horses spread across North America but eventually mass exportation became a problem. The federal government became involved in trying to increase the population through a breeding program. In 1981 the effort ceased. The population of the breed afterwards was estimated at 400 and declared “critical.” Private breeders and supporters stepped in and continue to help slowly increase the number, now estimated at 6,000 worldwide. The Livestock Conservancy, an international watchdog for rare and endangered breeds, has just announced that the Canadian Horse’s status has changed from threatened to critical. The number of new foals being born and registered has dropped drastically over the past several years, and is now at the point where there will soon not be enough horses of breeding age to maintain the balance between births and deaths. The loss of this breed would be a tragedy, as it represents a living link to the past for Canada and all of North America. This year marks the 350th anniversary of the Canadian horse landing in this nation, and Canadian horse enthusiasts around the country and the world are celebrating a breed of horse that comes with a special mix of sturdiness, smarts and good disposition. They are also working very hard to inform the public about Canada's National Horse and the importance of the continuation of the breed. As one of the first distinct horse breeds in North America, the Canadian Horse has contributed its genes to a number of other breeds, including the Morgan horse, the Tennessee Walking Horse, the American Saddlebred, and the Standardbred. Canadian Horses were exported to the US by the thousands as cavalry mounts, artillery horses and pack horses. They helped the Northern Armies win the American Civil War; those that survived the battlefield never came back to Canada. Across North America, they hauled logs and pulled plows, pulled stage coaches and sleighs, and carried cowboys and city folks alike. Eighteenth century historian Etienne Faillon described the Canadian as “small but robust, hocks of steel, thick mane floating in the wind, bright and lively eyes, pricking sensitive ears at the least noise, going along day or night with the same courage, wide awake beneath its harness, spirited, good, gentle, affectionate''. The same descrip-
Photo by: Rob Stratton
Pictured is Elk River Canadians' horse, Ranch D-5 Vulcan Gamine competing at the Spruce Meadows Battle of The Breeds, driven by Richard Arthur, and on the back of the cart, Patty Carley.
tion can still be applied to the majority of Canadian Horses today. Canadian Horse owners and breeders are the stewards of a valuable and important heritage horse breed. In simple terms, for a rare breed like the Canadian Horse, breeding should be approached In recognition of the history and with attention to preservdiversity of the Canadian Horse, ing as many bloodlines as the Canadian Mint is honouring possible so that in spite of the breed on its 350th anniversary its low numbers, the breed with a $100 fine silver coin that population maintains a weights 500 grams. healthy genetic diversity. The Canadian Horse breed has come back from the brink of extinction before, and lovers of the breed hope fervently that it is able to do so again. Links: • Livestock Conservancy (http://www.livestockconservancy. org/index.php/heritage/internal/canadian) • Rare Breeds Canada (http://www.rarebreedscanada.com/) • Additional information on the Canadian Horse at http://canadianhorseheritage.com and www.chhaps.org
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North Thompson Fall Fair Assoc. since 1949 The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association (NTFFRA) is a registered Society that was formed in 1949 to provide 4H youngsters with an opportunity to show their animals within the area. The NTFFRA mission statement is: To encourage, develop and promote the advancement of agriculture and farm living in the North Thompson Valley, with special reference to the fostering of livestock, crops, orchard crops, poultry husbandries, industrial, commercial, educational, mechanical and household arts, and rural and urban young peoples organizations, 4H competitions, livestock competitions, fine arts, sewing and baking, gardening, bee keeping, and volunteerism at its finest. The NTFFRA functions with a volunteer Board of Directors, along with an additional 100 dedicated community volunteers. There is no paid staff. Facility enhancements and upgrades are in almost all instances completed by volunteers. Major upgrades such as electrical, welding, carpentry, etc., are often provided by local contractors at cost, and with much done as in-kind donations. The NTFFRA owns its own land and is debt free. The NTFFRA annually hosts the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo and is now in its 66th year. The event has become one of the leading regional events within the Thompson Nicola Regional District. Each year 10,000 11,000 visitors converge on the small community of Barriere over the week of the Fall Fair and Rodeo, bringing with them an estimated economic impact of over $500,000. The construction of the 36,000 sq. ft. multi use North
Thompson Agriplex facility by the NTFFRA has been a statement to community and working together for a common goal. The buy-in from valley residents and businesses has been phenomenal on this project, with cash and in-kind donations totaling well-over $850,00, and government support at $380,000. Today the fair facility annually holds an average of 125 events, serving local, Regional, Provincial and National needs. As the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association continues to grow and expand the size and number of events held at the facility throughout the year, the direct economic impact to the community of Barriere and the surrounding Region is immediate and significant.
The District of Barriere www.barriere.ca 4936 Barriere Town Road Box 219, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0
Phone: 250.672.9751 Toll Free: 1-866-672-9751 Email: inquiry@barriere.ca
Al Fortin Councillor
Amanda Sabyan Councillor
Donna Kibble Councillor
Virginia Smith Mayor
Mike Fennell Councillor
Pat Paula Councillor
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66 years of Royalty at the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo The Queens/Ambassadors of the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo 1950 - Sylvia (Sheaves) Winter 1951 - Toki Miyashita 1952 - Connie (Gillette) Reichelt 1953 - Rose (Fornelle) Dalla Loma 1954 - Shirley (Johnson) Kettleson 1955 - Carroll (Bigham) Scott 1956 - Karen (McKenzie) Watson 1957 - No Queen Crowned 1958 - Rozanne (Genier) Shannon 1959 - Betty (Johnson) Hystad 1960 - Lynn (Gaudreau) Lazzara 1961 - Laura Evans 1962 - Audrey (Williamson) Rilcoe 1963 - Alice (Leavitt) Scott 1964 - Barbara (Salle) Gair 1965 - Anne de Mambro 1966 - Bev (Fennell) Fraser 1967 - Anne (Stewart) Carmichael 1968 - Mary (Chamberlain) Honda 1969 - Linda (Johnson) McLure 1970 - Martha Matthew 1971 - Sue (Johnson) Carpenter 1972 - Connie (Irving) Falk 1973 - Angela (Proulx) Trenholm 1974 - Shyanne (Doyle) Johnson 1975 - Kathy (Goodanetz) Parker 1976 - Sharon Price 1977 - Brenda Edwards 1978 - Christine Livingstone 1979 - Kathy (Paige) Fenrick 1980 - Launa (Lindoff) Bray 1981 - Nola (Desmond) Rasmussen 1982 - Diane (Bedard) Loychuk 1983 - Barb (Haines) Spooner 1984 - Christie (Paula) Provenzano 1985 - Tannis (Baines) Wills 1986 - Tricia Stamer 1987 - Shana DeNeef 1988 - Heather (Bowden) Lewis 1989 - Corry (Webber) Fay 1990 - Corry (Webber) Fay 1991 - Elizabeth (Schilling) Ekin 1992 - Karen (Kempter) Cleland 1993 - No Queen Crowned 1994 - Cynthia (Beddington) Phiefer 1995 - Laura Chrystall & Josea Hartfield 1996 - Nicole Paquin 1997 - Allison Kirkwood 1998 - Elizabeth Andrews 1999 - Joan Wichmann 2000 - Veronica Wilks 2001 - Rachelle Mutch 2002 - Rozalind Ewashina 2003 - Sarah Bazinet 2004 - Ashlynn Harris 2005 - Dani Noble 2006 - Cailynn Fraser 2007 - Farran Lyons 2008 - Amanda Coder 2009 - Kayla Holowaychuk 2010 - Alexandra Brown 2011 - Hannah Allen 2012 - Aliya Bieber 2013 - Jenna Zietsov 2014 - Jillian McInnes
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Thank You to Our 2014/2015 Fall Fair & Rodeo Ambassadors
Vice- Ambassador Annie Butcher
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Ambassador Jillian McInnes
Vice- Ambassador Lee Dionne
ou are outstanding ambassadors for our association, our community, and the North Thompson Valley. Look for the royalty float in the Fall
Fair Parade on Saturday, and at the opening ceremonies in the rodeo arena at noon.
The NTFFRA Ambassador Program would like to extend a genuine and heartfelt "thank you" to all of our generous sponsors, remarkable instructors, and residents of the North Thompson Valley for your ongoing support and encouragement over the past 66 years to our most valued asset for the future...our youth!
66 years ago, Sylvia Sheaves (front) was named Queen of the very first North Thompson Fall Fair held in 1950 at Louis Creek. She is pictured here on a parade float with her princesses.
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Thank You To The B.C. Purebred Sheep Breeders Association The B.C. Purebred Sheep Breeders Association has kindly donated a $250.00 Cash Award to the North Thompson Fall Fair. This award will go to the 4-H winner of a draw, and will be used towards the purchase of a purebred sheep in B.C. Each 4-H sheep member that enters a sheep showmanship class is eligible to put their name in a hat for this draw. The winner then goes to any current BCPSBA member in the province to choose their new sheep. The purpose of the Association is to encourage a general and constant improvement in sheep breeding and a better organization of the interests of Purebred Sheep Breeders of the Province. By encouraging education, communication, promotion and dissemination of information by and among sheep producers of the Province. By holding or assisting to hold competitive exhibitions and sales. By co-operation with the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Food and Agriculture Canada. By holding meetings to discuss matters of importance to the sheep industry of the Province. By co-operation with the Exhibition and LiveStock Association and Societies to advance the interests of the Live Stock industry generally, with special reference to the interest of the sheep industry. For more information about purebred sheep in B.C. go to: www.bcsheep.com
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Fun at the Fair If you like rodeo you'll know what bull riding is. Ever wondered if you could stay on the back of a bull for eight seconds? Now's your chance to try – find Diablo, the mechanical bull in front of the beer garden. Diablo can be a gentleman with the youngsters, but give him a chance and he'll really show his stuff for the cowboys. Tickets can be purchased at the Information Booth or the Amusement Ticket Booth close to the Climbing Wall. Youngsters will find oodles of fun on the super slide, the bouncy castle, or finding their way out of the giant maize. The little ones can sit on the wooden horse for a photo op, play in the sand box, or check out the three little pigs' houses, all situated close to the information booth and the small blue building which provides a quiet place for moms and newborns. While the kids play, the rest of the family can sit back in the shade and enjoy the great lineup of entertainment on the Interior Savings Outdoor Stage. You'll find none stop entertainment from music, to humour, magic and more – something for everyone, from adults to kids. Check out the vendors and displays in the North Thompson Agriplex conference hall, and while your there take a look at the 4-H beef and sheep competitions in the Agriplex arena. If you love BINGO, you'll find it in the building just south of the food court by the rodeo arena all three days.
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Make sure you bring dancing shoes for the whole family this year when you attend the 66th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo if you plan on being there on Friday, September 4. That night the fair will be hosting a Family Dance for all ages at 7 p.m. in the Fall Fair hall., with everyone is welcome! Come on out and enjoy the toe tapping music of Gordie West. We'll bet it won't be long before you'll have to get up on the dance floor too; everyone should take part in a little soft shoe! Bring the wife, the kids, granny and grandpa. The whole darn family! This is a non-alcohol event so all ages are encouraged to come in and join in the fun. Tickets are just $10 for adults, with youth 10 and under free. What better way to start off a great weekend? And don't forget your dancing shoes!
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Licensee: North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association Box 873, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 • 250-672-2079
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Exciting competitions all 3 days There is plenty of fast moving action and competitions all three days of this year's fair. The BCRA Rodeo performances start each day at 1:30 p.m., with the pony chuckwagons burning up the track during intermission, and again after the rodeo. Make sure you catch the lawn mower races in the rodeo arena 10:45 a.m. Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday and Monday. The rodeo arena will also host the Heavy Horse Pull at approximately 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday. You'll also find the Heavy Horse Log Skid competitions Sunday at 9 a.m., and Team Driving on Monday at 10:15 a.m. in the Rodeo Arena. Heavy Horses will also compete in halter classes outside their barn on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Find more times and dates listed in the Schedule of Events at the front of this program.
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Exhibit Hall: Filled to the brim Fall Fair attendees will not want to miss a visit to the Exhibit Hall. Opening at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. on Sunday and Monday, the hall is a great place to spend quality time learning about North Thompson Valley agriculture and the incredibly talented and friendly folks who live here. In the Hall you'll find a kaleidoscope of agriculture, creatively presented, and complete with educational information. Here you'll find the winning entries in Fruits and Vegetables, Farm and Home Produce, Crochet and Knitting, Sewing, Canning, Jams, Pickles and Preserves, Baking, Flowers, Fine Arts, Photography, Boys and Girls School Work, Group Projects, Church Women's Groups, Community Displays and much more. You'll find crafters and artisans at work, and each day there will be a number of interesting demonstrations from area crafters and artisans.
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2015 New Year’s Eve Bullarama
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Hosted by the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association With support to the Farm Kids Scholarship Fund
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4-H events at Fall Fair since 1949
This year you will find many of the 4-H competitions at the Fall Fair are being held inside the North Thompson Agriplex, with others in the Exhibit Hall and the Rabbit Barn. In the Agriplex you'll also be able to see the youngsters preparing their project beef and sheep for the show ring; bathing, clipping, trimming and final preparations before competition. Or stop by the Rabbit Barn and learn how to groom a bunny or a cavie. The sheep and beef are also stabled inside the Agriplex. Take a walk around. You'll find each 4-H Club with its own section of stabling, with information and awards readily displayed. The clubs are all judged on how clean they keep their stable area, and you'll find the kids busy making it so. Don't be shy about asking the 4-H members about their project animal, or about the 4-H program, and the events each club holds annually. 4-H has been active in Canada and British Columbia for over 100 years.. It is one of Canada's longest running and most respected youth organizations, 4-H allows Canadian youth to explore, learn and discover, while expanding their horizons. Across Canada, more than 8,000 trained volunteer leaders help more thank 26,000 youth members develop self-confidence and learn a wide variety of skills through hands-on project work. For those who haven't been a part of 4-H, here is a little about the program. The four "H"'s stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. Members pledge all four to their club, their community and Canada as a whole. The pledge: My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, My HEALTH to better living, For my Club, my Community and my Country. All youth, from ages eight to 21, can join 4-H. The
goal of the program is to prepare the youth for their future as adult citizens. The skills they learn are the skills needed to contribute to making this a better world, and many who pass through the program go on to become leaders in their communities. A focal point in many of the projects is providing an opportunity for the youth to learn how to become productive, self-assured adults. The objectives are knowledge, leadership, citizenship, and personal development. There are a huge number of projects to choose from at every level. Some of the B.C. provincial projects include: adopt-a-grandparent, crafts, photography, dairy, goats, sheep, poultry, rabbits and cavies, and small engines. Locally, 4-H gives back to the community and creates community leaders. Provincially, there are opportunities to attend conferences and camps, and the chance of winning scholarships. Nationally, members have the chance to see different parts of Canada and the world, more scholarships, and national conferences. For more information about this organization, ask one of our 4-H exhibitors, or go to the national 4-H website: www.4-h-canada.ca or go to their provincial web-site: www.bc4h.bc.ca.
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Celebrate rodeo at this year's Fair
Bareback riding involves the horse carrying rigging with a suitcase style handle only, and no head gear.
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Rodeo, or stampedes, began as friendly competitions between cowboys when ranchers and ranch hands gathered for picnics and race meets. The competitions were almost all based on the day to day work of the cowboy, which involved roping, riding wild horses, handling rough stock, and understanding cattle and horses. The British Columbia Rodeo Association (BCRA) was formed in 1988 when three associations within the province, the Interior Rodeo Association, Yellowhead Cowboys Association and the Vancouver Island Rodeo Association joined forces to become the primary governing body of rodeo in British Columbia. The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo hosts three days of BCRA rodeo every year during our annual fall event. Cowboys and cowgirls come from all over to compete in numerous events. Here's some information about exciting events in our BCRA rodeo. • Bareback riding involves the horse carrying rigging with a suitcase style handle, which is all the cowboy has to hang onto. Bareback riding ...continued on next page
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With non-stop action all three days is the wildest and most physically demanding of the the three rough stock events in rodeo. The rider is judged on his spurring technique, from the point of the horse's shoulder back to the rigging - the degree his toes are turned out during the ride, and his ability to lay back onto his horse. The wilder, the better. A cowboy will be disqualified for not staying on for the full eight seconds, missing his horse out (not having both feet over the point of the shoulder when the horse's front feet hit the ground on the first jump out of the chute), or double grabbing (taking hold of the rigging with both hands). The ride is scored by two judges, each giving the horse and the cowboy a score out of 25 points, for a total score of 100. • Saddle bronc riding is the 'classic' event of rodeo, evolved from cowboys breaking colts on ranches. The most technical event in rodeo, it requires timing and fluid control. The rider must mark his horse out (both feet over the point of the shoulder when the horse's front feet hit the ground on the first jump out of the chute). A halter, thick rein, and an association saddle (built to the guidelines of the governing association) are the main equipment. A rider must spur from the point of the shoulder to the back of the saddle. The smoother and more consistent the spurring, the higher the score. Disqualification occurs if the rider touches his horse or equipment with his free hand, doesn't mark his horse out, or is bucked off before the eight seconds elapse. The ride is scored out of 100 points by two judges, each giving the cowboy and horse a score out of 25 points apiece. • Bull riding is considered to be the most dangerous and most popular rodeo event among spectators. The bulls average 1,500 to 1,800 pounds, and the cowboys average 130 to 175 pounds - not quite even odds. A ride lasts eight seconds and is scored out of 100 points by two judges. Each judge scores the bull and the cowboy out of 25 points each. Control on the cowboy's part is the main ingredient to last the full eight seconds, but spurring will get a higher score. A rider rides one-handed with a braided rope around the bull's girth, and with his free hand in the air. Disqualification will result if the cowboy touches the bull with his free hand or doesn't stay on the entire eight seconds.
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Pony racers – burning up the track Power, speed, and excitement will once again thunder around the track to a cheering crowd for all three days of this year's event! Thanks to the Westcoast Chuckwagon and Chariot Association, the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo annually presents some of the best chariot and chuckwagon racing that there is. The association promotes quality racing and sportsmanship amongst their members, while continuing to provide the public with the best races possible. Since the early 1960's pony chariot and chuckwagon racing has been a popular sport in Western Canada. The sport has grown into a very popular summer event, and has exceeded any possibilities that the original participants could ever have imagined. Pony chariot and chuckwagon racing is a family sport; a sport where everyone from small children to adults are involved in one way or another. At the race meets you'll find the whole family in attendance as each one takes care of their chores and duties involving their horses and the racing events. Once the race circuits start in the spring, it's like a family reunion where everyone gets to socialize with all the friends they have not seen since last fall's race meets. Chariot racing started to grow, in one form or another, in the early sixties. Events ranged from two horses hooked to a pole connected to a set of rubber tires on which the driver sat on a padded
seat; to some made with big bicycle type tires where the driver sat down to drive. Longtime drivers in the sport can tell about some of the first races held. Some included racing up the back alley behind a hotel, down to an old sawdust pile and back again. Everyone came out of the hotel to watch, and the racers then joined them and the horse racing tales began. Other areas raced on the ball diamonds after the ball games finished, and sometimes played ball on the ponies after the races were over. Depending on where the race track was in each town determined the length of the track – which varied from only one quarter (1/4) mile or one third (1/3) mile – four tenths (4/10) mile was a long track. The same as with anything involving thrills and spills, people kept trying out different things until they found what worked and what wasn’t too dangerous. Today the tracks are ½ mile to 5/8 mile. At many events in the early days the chariots lined up behind a pick-up truck with a gate on it, which extended the width of three chariots. It was going 30 mph when it crossed the finish line, then pulled off to let the teams go by. Other places started out with the teams at a standing start, held by holders until a horn was blown; and others had a running start, each outfit trying to stay even until they reached the starting line and the horn blew. In 1972 steel barrels were used for the outfits to make a figure eight pattern around before racing onto the track. Then in 1987 it was made mandatory to use plastic barrels (open
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Congratulations to North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association Members: ended) so they would flatten out if run over by a team or wagon. The wagons weigh a minimum 550 pounds, with iron or steel wheels which cannot turn under the wagon box; wheels are 11/4 to 21/2 inches wide and no more than 43 inches high; the box is 7-9 feet long and 34-38 inches wide. Measuring the ponies each year has involved the most changes over time. First was a 48 inch measure, using a bar. in 1972 – 50 inch; and in 1982 54 inch. In 1985 all two year olds measured had to be re-measured in June. At present the measure is a 581/2 inch walking measure. Different variations of this form of measure was used until 2005, when groups started using a laser line measure. With this the horse is led across a board with a loose lead shank, and is measured in if it does not break the laser. Individuals, small businesses, or corporations who sponsor a wagon, or chariot, or race meet, are very important to chuckwagon and chariot drivers. With the cost of travel so high now, the only way a lot of people can go down the road to the race meets is through the willingness of sponsors. These people are the life blood that keep the sport growing. For over 40 years the hard working pony chariot and chuckwagon competitors have developed a high level of professionalism in their sport. It all goes back to their love of horses, a tremendous amount of hard work, and the western way of life. Racing the pony chariots and 'chucks' is not just a sport, it's also a way of life. Check out the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association's APP. Or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
NTFFRA Past President, Donna Kibble, received the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions Roll of Honour award. This award recognizes distinguished service by an individual or organization to the Canadian fair and exhibition industry. NTFFRA member Leslie Stirling (left), was a recipient of the National Canadian Fair Champion award from the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions for her outstanding long term volunteerism to the NTFFRA. NTFFRA member and hard working volunteer, Al Fortin, was the recipient of the 2014 Barriere Citizen of the Year Award for his service and commitment to the community and its organizations.
Thank You To All Of Our Wonderful Volunteers – We Couldn't Do It Without You!
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See You All Again Next Year! The 66th Anniversary of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo has been a treat! We wish you all a safe trip home and look forward to seeing you here next year on Sept. 2, 3 & 4, 2016, when we turn 67! www.fallfairrodeo.com
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Lower North Thompson Fall Fair Association's first 1950 Board of Directors President - Ernie Schmidt, Barriere Manager - Len Johnson, Heffley Creek Secretary /Treasurer Geordie Bradford (Salle), Chinook Cove The Association had a total of 22 members from Little Fort, Barriere, Darfield, Heffley Creek, Chinook Cove, Louis Creek, and Vinsulla. Since then the association has continued to grow, and is now called the NORTH THOMPSON FALL FAIR & RODEO ASSOCIATION. Presidents over the years: 1950 - 1952 Ernie Schmidt, Barriere 1953 - 1954 Bill Stewart, Heffley Creek 1955 - 1956 Clayton Gardiner, Barriere 1958 - 1968 Bill Stewart 1969 - 1979 Harry Leavitt, Heffley Creek 1980 - Robert Strachan, Barriere 1981 - Harry Leavitt, Heffley Creek 1982 - 1983 Anne Genier, Barriere 1984 - 1987 Barry Brady, Heffley Creek 1988 - 1989 Dick Ross, Barriere 1990 - 1994 Ed Salle, Barriere 1995 - 1999 Karl Rainer, Darfield 2000 - 2006 Donna Kibble, Barriere 2007 - 2009 Jill Hayward, Louis Creek 2010 - 2011 Donna Kibble, Barriere 2011 - 2015 Jill Hayward, Louis Creek The association is a Registered Non-Profit Society. In 2007 the 58th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo was awarded the title of Provincial Fair of the year in its category from the government of British Columbia.
Thank You Everyone! The North Thompson Fall Fair's Convenors would like to thank all of our entrants and kind sponsors who supported our 2015 event!
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