BC Ag (4-H) Expo

After two years of Covid restrictions both the organizers and contributors will be looking forward to having spectators back in the stands at this year’s 4-H agricultural fair.

With 2020’s BC Ag Expo having to be delivered virtually and not all the divisions competing virtually, it was then back to an in-person event for 2021. While all the 4-H and Open contributors were extremely happy to be able to attend in person in 2021 the absence of spectators was felt during the fair.

“Our 2022 BC Ag Expo should be back to normal with spectators being able to attend and cheer on and celebrate our youth’s accomplishments with their projects. We know this adds greatly to the excitement and enjoyment of the fair. The ever-popular awards banquet and dance should also be able to go ahead as normal this year also,” said President Evelyn Pilatzke. “It has been a long two years and although we successfully delivered fairs in 2020 and 2021, everyone is so hopeful Covid restrictions are behind us, and all can go back to normal.”

There will be 4-H classes in Showmanship, Equitation, levels and judging. 4-H and Open Youth classes also include: English Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, English Equitation, Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Ranch Riding, Handy Horse and Trail classes. Our Horse Division judges are Jan Brant and her daughter Amanda Daly, both are 4-H alumni.

The BC Agricultural Exposition Society’s annual Expo highlights the benefits of supporting and promoting agriculture through our youth. Over 225 dedicated 4-H youth will gather to celebrate their hard work and dedication to their projects.

Included with numerous entertaining and educational events are a variety of interesting displays and vendors. Our live auction also gives you the opportunity to take home some top quality meat from the beef, sheep and goat projects, and some beautiful creations from quilting to photography. 2022 BC Ag Expo will be taking place during September 23 – 26th at the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo grounds. Hope to see you there!

BRITISH COLUMBIA AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION SOCIETY BURSARY The British Columbia Agricultural Exposition Society is proud to award bursaries to Senior 4-H Members and 4-H Alumni who are pursuing a post-secondary education program. One to four $1000.00 bursaries will be awarded, depending on the number of applications and funding. As a Society we value the importance of post-secondary education and are pleased to offer this opportunity for financial support.

Criteria: - Senior BC 4-H Members currently enrolled in or planning to attend a post-secondary education program may apply - A BC 4-H Alumni may only be awarded the bursary once

For more information or to apply, visit bcagexpo.ca