missed during those two days is a great line up of exciting entertainment. The big draw on Saturday evening will be the music on stage. Fair favourites Black Moon Valley and Backyard Elephant are returning. Following them, headliner David James & Big River will be presenting their popular tribute to Johnny Cash. During both days, fairgoers hoping to strike it rich can pan for gold with Yukon Dan; elsewhere they can keep an eye out for Amira, the stilt walker. We are also thrilled to welcome Funkanometry, the energetic duo who did the Island proud at NBC’s World of Dance competition.
COWICHAN EXHIBITION
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ircle September 18 and 19 on your calendar -- that’s the weekend the Cowichan Exhibition is opening the gates for its 153rd Fair! Not to be
Performances of a different nature will be what matters to fans of the Old English Car Show. When you’re ready to sit down after admiring the garden produce, hobbies & crafts, baking and cannabis exhibits and art show in Mellor Hall or the quilts in the barns, find a bench near Ian Johnstone, a musical ambassador to kids. In no time at all you’ll be tapping your toes while he plucks his banjo! Down in the midway field, we are excited to have West Coast Amusements here for four nights of thrilling carnival rides. Up on the main level of the grounds, it’ll be the 4-H Horse Club who’ll be riding their project steeds in the Light Horse Ring. Also displaying their year’s work will be members of fibre arts, sheep, beef and small
engine clubs. From hall exhibits to animal displays, from carnival rides to food trucks, you’ll definitely want to pack up your family and “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” to the 153rd Cowichan Exhibition. We can’t wait to see you! September 18 & 19 7380 TransCanada Hwy, Duncan Open Saturday: 9 am to 9 pm, Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm Mellor Hall Open Saturday: 9 am to 8 pm, Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm Carnival Open Thursday: 4 pm to 10 pm, Friday: 3 pm to 11 pm Saturday: 12 pm (noon) to 11 pm, Sunday: 12 pm (noon) to 7 pm
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