The 65th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo will have something for every member of the family in Barriere this Labour Day weekend, Aug. 30-Sept. 1.
The big parade will travel through Barriere on Saturday, culminating in the rodeo arena, where opening ceremonies will take place and then be followed by three days of fast-paced BCRA rodeo action.
Pony chariots and chuckwagon racing tears up the track during the rodeo performances, and trick riders will perform during the intermissions.
An outdoor stage has a full line-up of country and western music with Gordie West, Butch Falk, Hugh McLennan, renowned magician Clinton W. Gray, and, of course, Uncle Chris the Clown, with surprise cameo appearances by talented local entertainers.
There will be the Friday night family dance (all ages welcome and alcohol free), the traditional cabaret dance on Saturday night, and the Sunday evening Cowboy Concert, all in the fall fair hall. Don’t miss feature entertainer Eli Barsi singing at the Cowboy Concert, and the well known all-girl cowboy band Horse Crazy.
Livestock shows, 4H competitions and Light Horse events will run throughout the weekend as will the Heavy Horse competitions.
Go to the North Thompson Agriplex Banquet Hall where you will find a number of interesting vendor displays, and where you will also find a large heritage display regarding the Fall Fair and Rodeo’s 65 years of history.
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