That’s right! It’s time for the biggest
summer festival of the season, this weekend, July 20, 21 and 22, at the
Knights of Columbus/Chevaliers de Colomb Council 5005 centre on Emily
Street in Hanmer. For the 16th year the Summer Fair will
entertain over 10,000 people during the three days.
This is undoubtedly one of the biggest events
of the year in Valley East and for those of you who love country music
and good, old-fashioned family entertainment, it is an event you won’t
want to miss. Roland Mallet, one of the key organizers of the Summer
Fair, heads up a team of over 100 volunteers who have devoted countless
hours of preparation in order to make this weekend one of the best ever.
Julian Austin is the feature performer on
Friday night. He takes to the stage at 10:15. Before and after him fans
will be treated to “All Star Country” with tributes to Brooks &
Dunn, Reba, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Saturday night promises to be a night to
remember as visitors will delight to the music of Hank Engle & The
Hossier Daddies followed by Prairie Oyster and Hotel California from
7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. On Saturday afternoon, beginning at 1 p.m.
Euphoria, Witness and Marc Serre keep the fairgrounds rocking with
continuous entertainment from the stage!
New this year is the "BUD BIG RIG".
The "BUD BIG RIG" is the Budweiser NFL traveling show that
promisses to entertain all with excitement and interaction all weekend.
Come see and experience the NFL with such games as "Field Goal
Kick" measuring 22 feet long x 20 feet wide x 30 feet high, the
Quarter Back Challenge and the challenging Mini Toss.
The action doesn’t stop there! Starting at
11:30 a.m.on Sunday, children can participate in a talent contest
followed by a presentation for children by Mark Crocker & Chester
from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. At 3 p.m. fans can settle in and enjoy Desert
Rain followed by back-to-back performances by the Good Brothers!
Also, by popular demand is a Open Pull Horse
Competition beginning at noon Sunday. You will see some of the finest
professional horse pull competitors display the awesome power of their
fine steeds. Teams of horses are coming in from across the province and
from Northern Quebec for this event. A horseshoe tournament has been
organized for Saturday and Sunday for those backyard experts who wish to
test their skills against other enthusiasts. As well, you will find
plenty of things to do with popular activities such as Airbounce, a wide variety of kids
games, and a kids talent show on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You
can call Nicole Chartier at 969-5529
for more information on how to register for the talent show and
horseshoe tournament.
This promises to be a great weekend of
entertainment for the entire family. There are plenty of activities for
the children; the parking is free; children under the age of 12 who are
accompanied by an adult are admitted free of charge; there is plenty to
eat and drink; and the tents will be set up for your comfort and
convenience.
The entire weekend can be yours for only $25 if
you purchase your ticket in advance at Buddies; Pizza Hut (all
locations); Fern’s Shell (Hanmer); Plourde Mini Mart (Hanmer);
Moncions Your Independent Grocer; or by calling the K of C Hotline at
969-8895. You can still get your tickets at the gate for $30 for the
weekend; Friday only $10; Saturday only $15; or Sunday only $10.
Remember, children under 12 are admitted free of charge if accompanied
by an adult.
Make
sure you get your weekend pass today and take in all of the
entertainment at Valley East’s biggest summer festival of the year!
