North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo
*Please Note: Schedule may be subject to change without notice.
Last updated August 31th, 2018.
The 2019 Schedule of Events will be available May 2019.
THURSDAY, AUG. 30, 2018
10:00 am – 8:00 pm…………Exhibitor/Livestock Entries allowed on Fair grounds and in Exhibitor Hall
FRIDAY, AUG 31
9:00 am – 8:00 pm………………………Exhibitor/Livestock Entries allowed on Fair grounds and in Exhibitor Hall
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm………………………Sheep and 4-H-Goat Weigh-in (Agriplex Sheep Ring)
1:30 pm ………………………………
WILDCARD RODEO hosted by B.C.R.A. & Great West Equipment in the Rodeo Arena
7:00 pm ………………………………FAMILY DANCE – Fall Fair Hall (no alcohol) minors welcome. Admission by donation. Hosted by Thompson Valley Players
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
7:00 am – 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 for judging – Hall Closed till 1 p.m.
9:00 am………………………………………….Poultry Barn and Cavy/Rabbit Barn closed until judging completed.
9:00 am………………………………………….Beef judging in Agriplex
9:30 am………………………………………….Canadian Goat Society (C.G.S.) sanctioned Goat Show in the Goat Barn Arena
9:30 am………………………………………….Parade participants to assemble at the Station House Restaurant, Station Road, Airfield Road area for judging
10:00 am ……………………………………….Cavies (Guinea Pigs) Showing & Fitting and Judging Classes in the Rabbit Hutch
10:45 am ……………………………………….Lawn Tractor Races in the Rodeo Arena
11:00 am………………………………………..The parade moves out from Station House Restaurant
12:00 pm……………………………………….Parade arrives at Fall Fair Grounds
12:00 noon – 4:00 pm…………………BINGO in the building next to the Fall Fair Hall
12:00 noon – 6:00 pm…………………Entertainment at Outdoor Stage
1:00 pm * OFFICIAL FALL FAIR OPENING IN THE RODEO ARENA *
1:00 pm …………………………………………Exhibit Hall is open to the public
1:00 pm …………………………………………4-H & Under 9 Sheep Showmanship Classes in the Agriplex
………………………………………………………Sheep–4-H, Pre-Club & Open Female & Ram Classes to follow Showmanship Classes in Agriplex (approx. 3p.m.)
1:30 pm ……………………………….First performance of the B.C.R.A. ‘POLARIS‘ Championship Rodeo Finals
1:30 pm …………………………………………Single Driving Horse and Buggy or Cart Light Horse Arena
………………………………………………………and followed by the Funny Farm Class
1:30 pm …………………………………………Weigh-In Beef Steers/Heifers (Agriplex)
3:00 pm…………………………………………Pony Chariot Races during Rodeo intermission (time approximate)* Pony Chariot Races during Rodeo intermission (3 pm approx.) ** 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 …………………………………………All Buildings close
8:00 pm – 1:00 am……………………….CABARET DANCE at the Fall Fair Hall (19+, No Minors), advance tickets 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 8:30am. No tickets available at the door.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
7:00 – 10:00 am ……………………………Lions Pancake Breakfast (beside the Bingo Hall)
8:30 – 10:00 am ……………………………FREE CPR Instruction across from Information Booth by BCEHS CP.
9:00 am………………………………. All Buildings Open
9:00 am………………………………………….Heavy Horse Single Skid and Team Skid – Rodeo Arena
9:00 am ………………………………………..4-H Goat Show in the Goat Barn Arena
………………………………………………………Open Doe Show in the Goat Barn Arena (approximately at 10:30 am)
10:00 am ……………………………………….Cavy (Guinea Pig) Classes – Rabbit Hutch
10:00 am ………………………………Cowboy Church Outdoor Stage
*** Prize Money may be picked up Sunday or Monday at Treasurer’s Office in the Agriplex ***
11:00 am………………………………………..Showing of 4-H Beef and Open Classes in Agriplex
11:00 am………………………………………..Heavy Horse Halter Classes in Light Horse Arena
11:30 am………………………………………..Lawn Tractor Races in the Rodeo Arena
12:00 noon – 4:00 pm……………………….BINGO in the building next to the Fall Fair Hall
12:00 noon – 6:00 pm…………………Entertainment at Outdoor Stage
12:00 pm……………………………………….Sheep – 4H, Under 9 Market Lambs & Open Weight Classes with Championship Classes to follow in the Agriplex “Sheep Zone”.
1:00 pm …………………………………………Goat Fun Day in the Goat Barn Arena.
1:30 pm ………………………………..Second performance of B.C.R.A. ‘POLARIS‘ Championship Rodeo Finals
3:30 pm ………………………………………..Pony Chariot Races during Rodeo intermission (approx.)
5:30 pm ………………………………………..Pony Chuckwagon Races when Rodeo ends (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 door.
8:00 pm …………………………………………All Buildings close
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
7:00 – 10:00 am ……………………………Lions Pancake Breakfast (beside the Bingo Hall)
8:30 am………………………………………….Heavy Horse Senior Team Driving & Novice Driving – Rodeo Arena
………………………….. Heavy Horse Awards to Follow at Draft Horse Infield (next to Heavy Horse Barn)
9:30 am………………………………………….Family Parade assembles at Barriere Secondary School
9:00 am………………………………………….All Buildings Open
10:00 am…………………………………………Judging of Family Parade
10:00 am…………………………………………Gymkhana starts in Light Horse Arena
10:00 am…………………………………………Sheep Trim & Fit in the Agriplex – “Sheep Zone”
10:30 am ……………………………………….Family Parade leaves Barriere Secondary School for Fall Fair Grounds
11:00 am – 5:00 pm………………………..Entertainment at Outdoor Stage
11:30 am………………………………………..Lawn Tractor Races in the Rodeo Arena
12:00 noon – 4:00 pm……………………….BINGO in the building next to the Fall Fair Hall
1:00 pm …………………………………………Sheep Games & “Dress-Up” (Agriplex Sheep Ring)
1:30 pm ………………………………..FINAL performance of B.C.R.A. ‘POLARIS‘ Championship Rodeo Finals
3:00 pm …………………………………………Exhibit Hall Trophy Presentations
3:00 pm …………………………………………Pony Chariot Races during Rodeo intermission (time approximate)
4:00 pm…………………………………………Exhibit Hall closes to the public
4:30 pm…………………………………………Exhibitors can pick-up their exhibits from Exhibit Hall
5:30 pm……………………………….. Pony Chuckwagon Races when Rodeo ends (approx.)
*** AMUSEMENTS OPEN 9:30AM TO 5:30PM DAILY ***
LAUGHING LOGGER SHOW runs 3 times a day directly behind the Agriplex – 11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm.
