Explore Thrills at Vegreville's Family Friendly Fair

Explore Thrills at Vegreville's Family Friendly Fair

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

The 121st Deerland Vegreville Country Fair will be an enthralling event with something for everyone hosted by Vegreville Agricultural Society (VAS) from August 7 to 11.

The event will zoom in with the Parade which will feature decorated floats showcasing the spirit of the organizations and businesses.

As always, there will be familiar favorites and fresh attractions with midway rides, games of chance, Kid Fun Zone, Strongperson Competition, and Minute to Win It, musical performances by Quinton Blair at the Beer Gardens, a Petting Zoo, an Open Horse Show, and musical entertainment at the Grandstand performed by Abygale Durie.

Attendees can enjoy the performances from seasoned and emerging musical artists at the Bandshell.

The Exhibit Hall will feature every type of art and crafts imaginable as well as homegrown garden produce created by talented local folks of all ages.

Kids Mini Tractor Pulls will be a fun challenge of strength and endurance. Coordinator Daniel Beaudette said this is another attraction for youth from all age groups up to nine-years-old from the community and surrounding areas. The children complete for cash prizes in their respective age group.

“We had a boat built just like the big one that runs on the same principle as the big one that is pulled by a pedal tractor. It is sponsored by three dealers that sell farm implements and they supply all the prizes.”

For ardent shoppers, The Marketplace will be jam-packed with vendors selling authentic and regular products and food.

The Hot Rod Tractor Pulls will appear again and spectators will be able to witness strength in action where the heaviest of weights of trucks will compete in this motorsport. Also, people will be able to view farm machinery from the past.

Every day will feature the roaring excitement of the APCCA Chariot and Chuckwagon races.

Make sure to attend Saturday evening as it will end with a spectacular fireworks show.

No one can forget the unique and tasty fair food which will be available at food trucks and at every corner of the fair.

Vice-President of VAS Tanya Hawkins admitted that the best part of the fair is the overall country feel to the event.