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Deerland Vegreville Country Fair 2022
Midway at Vegreville Country Fair Popular Attraction
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
People of all ages flocked to the Midway at the Vegreville Country Fair.
The five day affair that was held from Aug. 3-7 was very popular in many respects, but the Midway has a special allure all its own.
Carnival games, amusement rides, and delicious food all made for a memorable and fun-filled time for people of all ages. The Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Tilt-a-Whirl, Dragon Coaster, Super Slide and Zipper were just a few of the rides available to fair goers by Wild Rose Shows.
Vegreville residents Kaleb Charette and Ben Mayer were spotted at the bumper cars and they said the snacks are their favourite thing about the Midway with Kaleb preferring the deep fried Oreos and Ben preferring the deep fried mini donuts. The Scrambler was their top choice for rides and said they both make a point to go to the fair together each and every year.
Jasper Adejare was hanging out at the Midway with friends Alyssa and Brooklyn Calfat. Jasper said he could go on the Zipper ride “all day every day” listing his favourite treats as snow cones and lemonade.
Shantelle Lange from Lamont said it was her first time to the Vegreville Country Fair and was having a great time with her daughter Paige who was enjoying the rides. Shantelle said her all-time
favourite ride is the Zipper, who she use to ride with her brother when they were younger.
Cochrane resident Elora Henry said she was visiting her sister from Vegreville and decided to spend some time with her two children Aubrey, 7, and Hunter, 5, at the Midway.
There were many parents and grandparents enjoying the sights and sounds of the Midway and judging by all of the smiles, a great time was had by one and all.
Three Hat Circus Delights Audience
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
Three Hat Circus, featuring all-star circus duo Joey Vedres and Noah Weigel performed at the Vegreville Country Fair Thursday evening to the delight of young audience members.
Their brand of wacky tricks and amusing antics had the audience eating out of the palm of their hands. Parents and grandparents couldn’t help but smile as the performers took their special brand of ridiculousness to a whole new level.
Chuckwagon and Chariot Races Thrill Fans at Deerland Vegreville Country Fair
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
Fans were treated to five full days of chuckwagon and chariot racing at the Xtreme Equipment Vegreville-Kubota track during the Deerland Country Fair that was held Aug. 3-7.
Chuckwagon driver and head organizer Shane Cartier said there was a good bunch of carts and wagons, fast heats and tight races as well as great crowds throughout the entire event. In fact, Cartier said the crowd on Saturday evening was, “The biggest we’ve seen in many, many years.”
Vegreville Driver Dwayne Dubuc took home the championship in the chariot races.
Dubuc currently stands atop the leader board in the chariots according to the Alberta Professional Chuckwagon and Chariot Association’s (APCCA) standings. He currently is in second place in the APPCA Chuckwagon standings.
While most of the drivers are from Alberta, Cartier said there were three wagons from Manitoba and five wagons from Saskatchewan that competed in the event. Neil Salmond from Weekes, Saskatchewan was crowned the winner in the Chuckwagon racing. Overall, “Everything went good all the way around,” said Cartier. Many remarked on the great condition of the track during the event, and Cartier credits John Litun and Roger Petruk for all their hard work in that regard.
Going accident and injury free throughout the duration of the event was great and Cartier said he is thankful to the Vegreville Fire Department and Vegreville Veterinary Clinic for being on hand and ready to lend their services at a moment’s notice if need be.
On Friday, Aug. 5 Outrider Jerry Wnuk, (aka Nooker) and Dino were honoured with a memorial tribute by the APCCA. Wnuk passed away in the fall of 2021.
The Vegreville Ag Society would like to thank the following sponsors for their continuing support of the Country Fair
Fair Major Sponsor Deerland Equipment Grandstand Sponsor Wiebe Insurance Stage Sponsor Canalta Panels Ltd. Broadcast Booth RJV Gas Field Track Sponsor Xtreme Equipment Fireworks Woodwynn Farm Ltd. Mini Banners Bucky's Welding Jiffy Lube & Car Wash Veg Auto & Industrial Supply Atlas Appraisals Bench Show Rotary Club of Vegreville Buildings Vantage Builders/Vantage Building Supplies Hair Fantasies Randy's Bobcat Service Richardson Pioneer Veg Fire & Safety Speedy Septic Tank Synergy CPA's KM - Vegreville Engineering Inc. Kal Tire/Extreme Clean Truck & Car Wash Billboard Signs Olynyk Roofing Twin Lakes Ready Mix & Aggregate Vegreville Dental Centre Adam's No Frills Prime Cuts Meat & Deli Vegreville Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Vegreville Insurance Ltd. Tower Plumbing & Heating Tower Tack & Western Wear Sunset Woodworking Proline Automotive Esteem Wedding & Event Rentals Event Signs Lakeland REA Quest Disposal & Recycling Vegreville Insurance Flash Distributors NAPA Vegreville Ford Vegreville News Advertiser Vegreville Liquor Store Back Drops Cargill Highland Feeders Vegreville Drug Mart Rocky Mountain Equipment Twin Lakes Ready Mix & Aggregate Vegreville Auto Body Vegreville Mechanical Ltd. Vegreville Ford Vegreville Glass 2019 Ltd. Veg Auto & Industrial Supply Derek Fox Financial HCL Site Services Ltd. Salty's Liquor Store Ag Arena Sponsor Suzanne Malo Realtor Child Find Bilyk Financial Kids Zone McDonalds Kid’s Mini Tractor Pulls Webb's Machinery Deerland Strong Person Competition Snap Fitness Antique Tractor Pulls Rocky Mountain Equipment Webb's Machinery Crop Management Network Nutrien Ag Solutions Deerland Tingley's Harvest Equipment Hot Rod Tractor Pulls Veg Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd. Full Throttle Truck & Trailer Repair Ltd. Heat Sponsor Canalta Panels Barrels Co-operators Insurance Step Sponsors Hi-Way Registries Rotary Club of Vegreville Vegreville Auto Body Webb's Machinery Vegreville Mechanical Ltd. Vegreville & District Coop Vegreville Accounting Synergy CPA's Derek Fox Financial Recycle Bins Quest Disposal & Recycling Contributor Vito's Gold Sponsor Canalta Panels Town of Vegreville Bronze Sponsor Albert's Family Restaurant Vegreville g Kinsmen Golf Club