Events - 2010
The events, days and times listed below are subject to change. Please check the Schedule of Events closer to the fair for the correct times of events.
NEW Seniors' and Teen Day - Friday
This year on Friday all seniors and teenages will get into the fair for a reduced day rate of $4.00. Like last year, there will be a tent and activities for seniors. Teenagers, come all day and perform in the all day concert, compete in the Teen Amazing Race, shop, eat and just hang out. We want to see teens and seniors at the fair, so come and take advantage of the reduced rate.
NEW Roping - Saturday and Sunday
Come watch and participate in the roping competition in the indoor arena on Saturday and the finals on Sunday. Contact Delmar Siemens for more info at 250-567-9595.
NEW Stock Dog on Friday and Saturday
New this year, the stock dog competition is a 2-day event! Come out Friday night at 7:30pm for the evening event, and then again on Saturday at 1pm for the afternoon and final competitions.
4-H Auction - Saturday, 7:00 pm
How to Buy:
1) All 4-H products and animals will be on display in the 4-H Barn for the duration of the Exhibition.
2) All 4-H steer, lamb and swine are available for purchase at the AUCTION held at 7:00 p.m., Saturday August 21.
3) Animals are auctioned off to the highest bidder per pound live weight basis, e.g. $.80/lb or $80.00 per hundred weight. The animals are weighed on Thursday, August 19.
4) Payment is to be made to the 4-H office and buyers must state how they will be taking the animals they have purchased from the Exhibition.
5) BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ANIMALS AFTER 4:00 P.M. SUNDAY, August 22.
BCBRA Barrel Racing - Friday, 6:00 pm
Must pre-register by August 18. Call Laura James to register at 567-9595.
Commerical Exhibits in the Co-op Building - all weekend
Come shopping at the fair! All weekend long local vendors, from artists to farm equipment suppliers, will be set-up in the Co-op Building and around the fair grounds selling their goods. Click here if you are a vendor interested in renting a booth.
Exhibit Building Special Competitions - Thursday, 1:00-8:00pm
The Exhibit Building is hosting two special competitions. Click here for full information.
1) Provincial Competition - BCAAFE Special Competition
The BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions (BCAAFE) invites Exhibitors of all ages to participate in the 2010 “Member’s Choice Awards’. Winning exhibits must travel to the Annual Convention to compete against winning entries from other fairs from around British Columbia. The classes are for a Smocking, Whittle, Picture.
2) National Competition - Country Fair Baking Contest
This contest is open to anyone who bakes with the following sponsors, Robin Hood Flour, Fleischmann’s Yeast, Tenderflake.
Junior Gymkhana - Sunday, 9:00am
Saturday August 21 at 9:00 am in the indoor arena. This year contestants must pre-register by August 6. Click here to download the entry form.
Junior Ranch Hand Competition - Saturday, 3:30pm
Saturday August 21 at 3:30 pm in the indoor arena. For ages 6-adult. Prizes to be won. Contact Martin Walker for more info 250-567-2470 or 250-567-7537.
NEW Kids Events!! - all weekend
There are many new and fun kids events at the fair this year. Events include the Kids Container Garden competition, Lego Village display, Scavenger Hunt, Pet Parade, Nechako Talent Search and lots more. Click here for a full list of kids events.
Maze - all weekend
Try to master the walking maze - time yourself against your friends. Not as easy as you would think.
Musical Entertainment - all weekend
The NVE 2010 entertainment line-up features performers from our local communities, including Karen Cruise with Telegraph Trail and Dave Forsberg with Willowvale. Check back soon for a full list of entertainment for the entire weekend. Contact Don Rudland for more info at 250-690-6894.
NEW All Day Music Concert - Performers Needed!
Teenagers here is your chance to perform on-stage. Sign-up to perform in a five minute time slot on Friday (Teen Day). Download the registration form and click here to see what time slots are available.
Teen Amazing Race - Friday
For ages 13-17. Teams of 2 race around the grounds completing challenges. Cash and prizes to be won. $10 to enter. Only 10 teams of 2 in the race so enter early. Download the entry form and liability form or contact Anna for more information at 250-567-9360.