North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo
*Please Note: Schedule may be subject to change without notice.
Last updated June 30th, 2018.
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
7:30 am – 8:30 am…………Exhibitor/Livestock Entries allowed on Fairgrounds and in Exhibitor Hall
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)
8:30 am………………………………………….All Exhibitor Hall exhibits must be in place for judging. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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 ……………………………………….Poultry; Cage Birds; Pigeons – Judging begins.
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………………………………………..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)
3:00 pm…………………………………………Sheep – 4-H, Pre-Club & Open Female & Ram Classes to follow Showmanship Classes (Agriplex Sheep Ring)
6:00 pm…………………………………………Heavy Horse Pull #1 in the Rodeo Arena following the Chuck wagon Races
8:00 pm …………………………………………All Buildings close
8:00 pm – 1:00 am……………………….CABARET DANCE at the Fall Fair Hall (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)
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 Information Booth or 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
9:30 am………………………………………….Registration begins for Family Parade
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 performace 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 ***
