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Fairs & Festivals – for Aug. 20, 2009

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Published: August 20, 2009

Is your community hosting a farm fair or exhibition in 2009? Contact the Co-operator with your event, dates, location, contact information (phone, e-mail and/or website) and updates

or changes at [email protected].

Aug. 19-20– St. Vital Agricultural Fair, 4 p. m. to 8 p. m. daily, Winnipeg. Admission $2, free for ages 16 and under when accompanied by adult. Contact Brenda Trnka at 204-257-6372.

Aug. 21-23 – Corn and Apple Festival, Morden. For more info

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Aug. 22-23 – Harness Racing, Holland. Contact Joyce Elder at 204-526-2005 or Terry Early at 204-526-2263.

Sept. 5 – Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club threshing day, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., eight km north of Dauphin on Highway 20. Includes pancake breakfast, equipment displays, chore horse competition, buggy rides. Adults $5, students $2, ages 10 and under free. For more info call Gordon at 204-638-7632 or Don at 204-638-7515.

Sept. 11-12 – Pembina Threshermen’s Museum Threshing Days and 41st annual reunion, 9 a. m. to 8 p. m., Hwy. 3 between Winkler and Morden. For more info call 204-325-7497 or visit www.threshermensmuseum.com.

Sept. 11-13 – Beausejour Rodeo and Fair. Contact Curtis Stefaniuk at 204-268-3602.

Oct. 3 – Roland Pumpkin Fair, 8 a. m. to 7 p. m. Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth weigh-off, 10:30 a. m., harvest supper 5 p. m. Free admission. For more info contact Arthur Cameron at 204-343-2314 or visit www.rolandpumpkinfair.ca.

Oct. 3-4 – Russell High School Rodeo. Contact Lynda Witty at 204-773-4743.

Nov. 5-8 – Manitoba Livestock Exposition, Brandon. For more info contact Karen Oliver at 204-726-3590 or visit www.brandonfairs.com.

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