Barriere – North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo
March 21, 2009Located in Barriere, just south of Clearwater on Yellowhead Highway 5, the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo is a celebration of agriculture, livestock, western country living, and community spirit. Established in 1950, the Fall Fair takes place every September over the Labour Day weekend. The festivities begin with the crowning of the Fall Fair queen and princess, a two-day pageant which determines who will serve as ambassadors for the fair and the entire valley for the ensuing year.
Visitors can come in early on Saturday to enjoy a pancake breakfast, and then spend the rest of the day enjoying the many livestock and equestrian shows. The fair parade begins at noon, moving from the Station House Restaurant to the fairgrounds. This is followed by the opening of the Exhibit Hall, with workshops and hundreds of items on display. There are rodeo performances in the arena, with highlights including pony chariot and chuckwagon racing. From 8pm to 1 in the morning, the Fall Fair Hall has cabaret dancing for adults.
The following days feature more rodeo performances, plus a cowboy concert in the Fair Hall on Sunday. For adults, there are also beer gardens where you can enjoy a few drinks with friends while watching the competitions in the arena.
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