SHARE THE FUN, SHARE THE PROFIT!
Attention all Not for Profit Groups who are involved in youth clubs in the
valley! Want a Chance to Fund Raise for your Club in a Fun, Friendly and
Community Atmosphere? There are only 5 fun booths left for hosting! So
hurry, we will take the first 5 not- for-profit groups to register!
WHEN IS
THE EVENT? This years’ Fall Fair
happens on: August 25th 10am until 7pm, And August 26th
from 10am until 4pm
WHO CAN APPLY? If you
are an organization that is involved in fund raising for not for profit
groups that relate to youth in the Comox Valley. Examples of this would be
sports clubs and teams, school bands, 2008 graduation classes, theatre
groups, chess clubs, church groups, scouting, guiding, reading, PACS groups,
cadets, swim clubs etc. In other words any group that raises money for youth
related activities in the Comox Valley.
WHAT DO
YOU HAVE TO DO?
All you need to do is host a booth at the “Arcade
Fun Zone”. This zone is new to the fair and will have carnival type game
booths such as fish pond, ball toss, basketball shoot etc. The booth
will be set up for you and all you need to do is have the human resources to
man this booth for Saturday and Sunday. An orientation meeting will be held
in August before the fair.
CONTACT:
Please contact Judy at the Fall Fair if you
would like to participate in this exciting new fund raising opportunity at
338-8177 or at cvea@mars.ark.com.
Strongmen are Coming to Town
CVEAFF is proud to present the Comox Valley Fall Fair Strongman Event on
Saturday August 26, 2006! Witness many amazing feats of
strength...watch as these Strongmen and Strongwomen dare to lift, lug,
press and pull -- everything from trucks to logs to heavy tires!
Lightweight and heavyweight men will compete to be “the Fall Fair
Strongman.” Come see them compete in events such as the farmer’s walk,
log lift and truck pull!
Men's categories: Comox Valley Dodge Truck Pull, The Eagle Farmers
Walk/Yoke/Tire Medley; SA Mowatt Log Press (200-240 pounds, last man
standing); Fitness Excellence Deadlift; GNC Stones of Strength and Vancouver
Island Brewery Sled Drag.
And let’s not forget the Strong Women! You will see them show off
their strength as they compete in their impressive comparable events!
Women's categories: Deadlift; Overhead medley; Yoke and sled
drag; Loading race (75 lb river stone, 85 lb keg , 105 lb sand bag and 125
lb block); and Farmers Walk.
For entry qualification information please visit www.cvexhibition.com or
call 250-338-8177. For those of you who prefer to watch – come out to the
Fall Fair.
It’s Dog Days at the Comox Valley Fall Fair
The Shamrock 4H members have been gearing up for the annual Fair at the
Exhibition Grounds. In particular, the six members signed up in the dog
project have been having fun getting together as a group with their dogs.
We have also been busy practicing dog obedience and showmanship. Shamrock
4H members will also be participating in some games as well as a dog
costume class.
The working dog excelled at herding livestock, guarding livestock and
family, hunting and predator control. Their duties varied from protecting
the baby from snakes to moving the bull. There are many breeds of herding
dogs as well as many styles of herding. For example, the Border Collie
commonly when herding sheep, uses what is called "the eye" to work — a
glare which asserts their dominance over the sheep, others are well known
for their ability to dart in and nip the heels of livestock – be sure to
come to the fair to see a demonstration.
Working dogs love to please their human partners, but can think on
their own, using choice and consequences. One owner of a farm Shepherd
said that he could tell his dog the name of the cow he needed, and the dog
would fetch the specific cow!
Today fewer dogs work on the farm, but they are one of the most popular
pets in the world. Dog lovers have no problem telling you why the dog is
considered man's best friend – loyalty, unconditional love, companionship
and laughs. They also encourage you to be more active, as they beg for a
walk holding their leash. Dogs also make excellent service dogs – from
being a person’s eyes and ears, to helping them get around in wheelchairs.
4H members will be very happy to answer any questions you have about
dogs. Come see us at the “World of Dogs” area at the Fair. 4H members are
also involved with many other animals as well as having a crafts display
at the Fall Fair on August 26 & 27. Come out and support our excellent
organization.
Poster
Contest Winner for 2007
After much deliberation a winning poster has been chosen. It was
difficult, as there were lots of excellent entries this year. This poster
will be used to advertise the Fall Fair throughout the Comox Valley.
The
winner is Mandy Vanderveen
Our thanks to everyone who took the time to enter our contest.
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The
Scholarship for 2007 went to Bruce McClintock who entered his last year of
Forestry at the University of Alberta this year. He grew up in Comox and was
exposed to the agriculture and
forest industries early on. Feeding cows, picking up bales were a great
character builder.
Bruce was a 4H member and learned about animal
husbandry, responsibility and showing calves throughout the island. Bruce
also worked with his father, a f
orestry
engineer, and experienced what forestry has to offer. After graduation from
high school, Bruce completed a degree in business but felt he needed
something more tangible as a career so entered forestry.
Bruce is hoping to return to the Island to work in the
forestry industry. He would eventually like to purchase an acreage or small
farm.
Bruce was presented with his $1,500.00 scholarship by
Vivien of the Sunrise Rotary club and Leah Hryko for Home Depot and the CVEA
Fall Fair.
Applicants must:
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There will be a dance Saturday night (August 26, 2006), immediately after
the fair until Dusk. Come and have some fun!
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Call out for Performers and Vendors at Fall
Fair
The Comox Valley Exhibition Association is looking for entertainers, food
vendors, and booth renters for the annual Fall Fair set for August 25 and
26, 2007.
The CVEA board is working hard to pull off the best fair ever, with some
spectacular events lined up including thrilling cattle penning, baby oxen,
Super Dog Shows, impressive 4-H exhibits, and the famous Kids Zone.
The board is looking for local entertainers interested in performing on
the main stage or throughout the grounds. Singers, dancers and acrobats are
invited to send a demo tape to the fair office.
Any commercial or non-profit organizations interested in having a food
concession or exhibiting their product for sale or information purposes are
asked to contact the office for an application form. A booth is an excellent
way to display and sell your arts, crafts or to get your message to the
people of the Comox Valley.
The pancake breakfast has always been a terrific way to begin a day at
the fair. If your non-profit organization members are early risers and good
cooks, you're invited to submit an expression of interest to sponsor this
event.
For more information contact the CVEA Fall Fair, Box 3492 Courtenay, V9N
6Z8; call 338-8177. Visit
www.cvexhibition.com.
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Become involved with the Fall Fair this year!
Now's the time to come forward! The Comox Valley Exhibition Association
(CVEA) is already hard at work planning the latest Annual Fall Fair, and new
people and ideas are always welcome!
Why not become a CVEA member and attend our general meetings? It's a
great way to play an active role in shaping current and future fairs. If
you'd like to do more than attend the meetings, expand your involvement by
becoming a volunteer. Spend a few hours at the fair taking tickets, or
organize and run an entire event - the degree of participation is entirely
up to you. If you're interested in the fair but pressed for time, just give
us a call with your ideas or suggestions. We welcome input from the public;
after all, the Fair is put on for you!
For information on becoming a member and/or volunteering, just give our
office a call at 338-8177. Office hours are reduced during the winter (open
2 hours daily Monday - Friday) so please leave a message if necessary and
someone will respond as soon as possible. Help us make this year's Fair the
best yet!
The CVEA is the non-profit society responsible for hosting the CVEA Fall
Fair, the longest-running community event in the Comox Valley. Each year the
Fall Fair showcases the diversity of agriculture in the Valley; provides a
venue for Comox Valley 4-H clubs to hold their achievement day; provides a
public showplace for all the growing sectors: agriculture, silviculture, and
aquaculture, as well as for the hobbyist, home gardener and household cook
to have their products evaluated against provincial standards; promotes
awareness of "Product of the Comox Valley" label; provides affordable family
oriented entertainment; and educates the public regarding environmental
protection as related to agriculture. Feb. 2003
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