North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Celebrates 61 Years!
1950 - 2010 ------- September 4, 5, 6 2010
"A celebration of agriculture, livestock, western country living and community spirit." In 2007 the NT Fall Fair was awarded first place in its division by the Province of BC for the Agriculture at its Finest display. In 1996, the NT Fall Fair was named "Fair of the Year" in its category by the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions. "
Sponsors - 2010
Join Us in 2010 to Celebrate 61 Years
of Agricultural Excellence
with the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo
on September 4, 5, & 6, 2010.
High praise from MLA for Fair
Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake presented North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association (NTFFRA) president Jill Hayward with a commemorative plaque for the 60th anniversary of the fair during the opening ceremonies on Saturday, Sept. 5. Also participating in the ceremony was MP Cathy McLeod who dressed in period costume for her ride in the parade, and B.C. Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions president Donna Kibble (r), a long-time member of the NTFFRA who previously served for seven years as president of that organization.
Published: September 14, 2009 5:00 AM
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2009 NTFFRA royalty and candidates prepare to open the Fair; (L to r) Princess Katelyn Bonin, Queen Kayla Holowaychuk, Princess Samantha Leader, Miss Congeniality Jessica Peters, Miss Station House Restaurant Mariah Gotro, and Miss Legacy Ranch Karina Pelayo.
2009 Fall Fair still sparkling after 60 years
The 60th holding of the North Thompson Fall Fair is now history.
This annual Labour Day weekend event, presented each year by the volunteers and members of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association, truly did sparkle for their diamond anniversary.
The town of Barriere started to buzz many days before the event as convenors, exhibitors, participants, and fair goers arrived to stay in the community.
Local accommodations were bulging and even the dry camping on the lot at the fairgrounds saw a record number of campers and RV’s over the weekend.
Fall Fair best dressed... The results are in
Best Dressed Decorated Group and Honourable Mention for Best Decorated Business goes to The Interior Savings & Credit Union (in photo). The Best Theme was taken by the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence where both the best decorated female, Ada MacKenzie, and male, Bob Sorensen, were found to be.
Published: September 07, 2009 North Thompson Star/Journal
2009 Kayla crowned Queen of Fair
A childhood dream came true for Louis Creek’s Kayla Holowaychuk last Saturday evening when she became the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association’s 60th Queen. Many in the audience noted that perhaps a touch of déjà vu was evident as the first NT Fall Fair queen crowned in 1950 was also a Louis Creek girl, Sylvia Sheaves.
Six sparkling candidates ran for royal honours in this year’s pageant, which was most ably presented by Wendy McDermott and her hard working committee.
Some of the Many Highlights . . .
BCRA Rodeo - Pony Chuckwagon - Chariot Races - Musical Entertainment
Uncle Chris The Clown - Hall Exhibits - Outdoor Stage - Cowboy Church
Displays - Livestock Shows - Light Horse Show - Heavy Horse Pull