Fair Schedule 2012

Thursday, September 20, 2012
3:00-8:00 p.m. -Entries received
7:00 p.m. -Entries close for Amateur Winemaker's Competition 
7:15 p.m. -Judging of Amateur Winemakers' Competition
Friday, September 21, 2012
9:00-10:00 a.m. -Entries received
10:00 a.m. -Entry forms must be received in office
10:00 a.m. -Judging & displaying of exhibits. Hall & tent not open to public until 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. -Gates Open
-Exhibit Hall & Tent open until 8:00 p.m. only
-Homecraft food booth - homemade pies, coffee, cold drinks, snacks
-Silent Auction Opens
8:00 p.m. -"A Musical Showcase" in the Agricultural Hall
-Official Opening of the Fair by Ernie Hardeman, M.P.P. Oxford
-Presentation of bursary to Evelyn Sparling, 2011 Fair Ambassador
-Greetings from the 2012 Fair Ambassador Reta McLean
-Auction of 5 award winning pies
-Pleasant Ridge singers
- Kenny Rogers tribute artist, Grant Rayner 
Saturday, September 22, 2012
9:00 a.m. -Gates open
-Halls and tents open
All Day
-Engine Power Car Show Plus!
-Drumbo Fire Department Trucks, Police & Displays
-Sheep to Shawl spinning & weaving team competition
-Ride on the Drumbo Heritage Society's train
-Farm Equipment display
-Old McDonald's Farm
-"Melody Train" - fun music
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In the CHILDREN'S VILLAGE unlimited:
-Pony Rides
-Kiddie Playground
-Bales of Hay & Corn Playground
-Bouncy Balls Playland
-Double Fun Slide
-Cars Combo
-Little Builders
-Rocio's Faces - face painting (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
-Pollillo the Clown - Balloon Artist (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
-Corn playground with toy farm equipment
-Candy Toss on the bales of hay (4:30 p.m.)
10:30 a.m. -Draft Horse Show
11:00 - 3:00 p.m. - 'Sit in the Driver's seat' of Blandford-Blenheim twp. road equipment
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. -Baby Show Registration
12 noon -Baby show followed by 'Chip off the Old Block' competition
-A 'Teddy Bear Picnic' sponsored by Drumbo Opportunity Centre
12:30 p.m. -Beef Cattle Show
12:30 p.m. -Erick Traplin 
1:00 p.m. -Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
1:15 p.m. -Melody Train
-Teddy Bear Picnic
1:30 p.m. -MegaMutts Dog Agility Show
2:00 p.m. -Erick Traplin
2:45 p.m. -Kenny Rogers tribute artist, Grant Rayner
3:15 p.m. -Melody Train
3:30 p.m. -MegaMutts Dog Agility Show
3:45 p.m. -Kenny Rogers tribute artist, Grant Rayner
4:15 p.m. -Melody Train
4:30 p.m. -Candy toss on the Bales of Hay
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. -Beef Barbeque by Drumbo Lions Club (adults $15, age 5-12 $7, under 5 free)
7:00 p.m. -Buildings close
7:00 p.m. -Fair closes until Sunday
Sunday, September 23, 2012
9:00 a.m. -Gates Open
9:00 a.m. -Halls & Tents open
-Silent Auction (continues until 1:00 p.m.)
-Youth & Open Horse Show
-Pancake Breakfast (runs until 11:30 a.m.)
-Traditional rug hooking displays & ongoing demonstrations
All Day -Local Fare - featuring local product
-Drumbo Fire Department trucks, Police & displays
-Old McDonald's Farm
-"Melody Train" - fun music from the 50's & 60's
-Ride the Drumbo Heritage Society's train
-Displays of farm equipment
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In the CHILDREN'S VILLAGE unlimited:
-Pony Rides
-Kiddie Playground
-Bales of Hay & Corn Playground
-Bouncy Balls Playland
-Double Fun Slide
-Cars Combo
-Little Builder
-Rocio's Faces - face painting (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
-Pollillo the Clown - balloon sculptures (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
-Corn playground with toy farm equipment
-Candy Toss on the bales of hay (4:30 p.m.)
11- 11:15 a.m. -Pet Show Registration
11:30 a.m. -Pet Show
12:30 p.m. -Heart to Heart - tribute to Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
12:30 p.m. -Rise2Fame:Youth Talent Search in the Agricultural Hall
1:00 p.m. -Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
1:00 p.m. -The Ben Show
1:30 p.m. -Heart to Heart - tribute to Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
3:00 p.m. -The Ben Show
3:15 p.m. -Extradition: Jaws of Life demonstration
3:30 p.m. -Heart to Heart - tribute to Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
4:00 p.m. -Exhibit Hall, museum & School Fair Tent close to prepare for removal of exhibits
4:00 p.m. -50-50 Draw
4:30 p.m. -Candy Toss on the bales of hay
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. -Removal of Exhibits
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. -School Fair Prize Money available in School Fair area of tent
5:30 p.m. -Fair is closed
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