NOTE TO READERS: The fair begins Sunday, not Saturday as previously reported.
Agriculture is back in the spotlight as the Hymers Fall Fair prepares for its 104th annual celebration.
The annual Hymers Fair is a 104-year-old tradition of Labour Day weekend, a celebration of agriculture, the rural lifestyle and most importantly family.
The fair will kick off Sunday morning with the newly popular Hunter Jumper Horse Show.
“This is our third year running a series of Summer Hunter Jumping Shows,” said Hymers Fair president Kathleen Woodbeck. “The shows have been increasing each year in interests as well as participation.”
Throughout the summer the Hunter Jumper Horse show runs three times with the final show taking place at the Hymers Fair early Monday morning.
“It has become very popular with the spectators,” Woodbeck said.
The Hunter Jumping Show is just the tip of the iceberg for attractions at this year’s event.
The two-day festival features a variety of entertainment for all ages, horse and cattle shows, food vendors and displays promoting food production, lifestyle and quality of life.
There are several on-going contests that will happen daily, such as youngest baby on the grounds, most recently married couple, and couple married the longest.
From 12 to 6 p.m. live entertainment will take place on both the main stage and Hilltop Stage.
“There’s different things for each person who comes that tends to be a favourite.”
Woodbeck said this is the place to meet up with new friends and old friends.
Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, children under 12 and children six and under are free.
