Ranfurly and District Agricultural Society Hosts 38th Annual Fair

Ranfurly and District Agricultural Society Hosts 38th Annual Fair

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

The Ranfurly and District Agricultural Society hosted its 38th annual Agricultural Fair on Aug. 7.

A good crowd was on hand for the pancake breakfast and the parade. That was followed up with the ever popular bench show, horse show and gymkhana. There was entertainment throughout the afternoon along with children’s games, live and silent auction and a sold out steak supper.

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The Ranfurly Bench show was once again a successful event with over $2,000 in payouts to 35 exhibitors,” said Bench Show Chair Tara Kuzio.

There were roughly 600 entries. Kuzio stated that, “Horticulture, (veggies and fruit) were up this year with bountiful gardens in the region. Canning was also up and baking and arts and crafts were consistent with previous years. We were down in photography and kids entries. So going to look at having a workshop in spring to try to encourage and educate people to continue to participate and get new people involved.

Bench Show entries.

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As an agricultural society we would like to see the continuation of our bench show, but without participants and entries that won’t be possible. I believe a lot of what we do in bench shows now are considered an art not necessarily a necessity and a way of lifre like in the past. But, honestly, I see lots of new people growing gardens and canning but may have never been introduced to the bench show. So that’s encouraging.”

A total of 250 people were served at the steak supper.

Bench Show entries.

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Spiffy crew.

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Bench Show entries.

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