The Russell Fair


The Russell Agricultural Society Would like to Welcome you to the


September 4-7, 2008

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  -Ladies Nigh
t May 2, 2008
  -Golf Tournament
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June 6, 2008
  -Canada Day July 1, 2008
 
     
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Amateur Talent Show
  -Battle of the Schools
  -Cattle Competitions
  -Classic Cars Show
  -Deal or No Deal
  -Demolition Derby

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Fair Factor
  -Karaoke Fair Fest!

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   Show

 
  
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Detailed 2007 Fair Schedule
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
7:00 p.m. Official opening of the Russell Fair!
Everyone's welcome! Donations to the Foodbank will be gladly accepted.
8:00 p.m. Weigh-in of Giant Pumpkin/Squash
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
9:00 a.m. -Judging of Exhibits
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. -Arena Exhibit Hall Open
6:00 p.m. - close -Conklin's Supershow Midway
7:00 p.m. -Black & White Open Heifer Show
-Stock Truck Pull - Track Area
-Corn Roast - Refreshment Area
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– Arena
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. -Karaoke Fairfest - Refreshment Area
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Education Day
9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. -Education Fair:  “All About Food” - Arena & Barn #2
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. -Arena Exhibit Hall Open
12:00 noon -Jersey & Ayrshire Show - Barn #1
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. -Education Fair:  “All About Food” - Arena & Barn #2
3:00 p.m. - close -Conklin's Supershow Midway
7:00 p.m. -Refreshment Patio opens
-Bayou Boys & D.W. James
- Age of Majority required
The Bayou Boys
SCOTIA BANK DAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Arena Exhibit Hall/Craft and Merchant Market Open
 Antique Equipment Show – South Ball Diamond
 Sponsored by Russell Historical Society
-Education Fair – Barn #2
9:30 a.m. -Classic Auto & Bike Show
10:00 a.m. -Super Gymkhana Western Games – Horse Ring
10:00 a.m. - close -Conklin's Supershow Midway
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. -Amateur Talent Contest – Arena
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Monalea Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
10:30 a.m. - – Elimination Round
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. -Volunteer Students – Face Painting – beside Barn #2
12:00 noon -4-H Achievement Day – Barn #1
12:30 p.m. -Pet Show – Refreshment Area
 
 Sponsored by Ritchie Feed & Seed Ltd.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -Corn Roast – Refreshment Area
2:00 p.m.  -78th Highlanders – South Ball Diamond
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. -Live Country Bands – Refreshment Area
2:30 p.m. - – Event #1
5:00 p.m.  -78th Highlanders – South Ball Diamond
5:00 p.m. - 7:00PM -Supper - served by Ambassador Ministries in Covenant
7:00 p.m. -Demolition Derby
10:00 p.m. -The Band GAMUT – Refreshment Area
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. -Giant Tiger's Pancake Breakfast served by the Russell Knights of Columbus
9:00 a.m. – 10: a.m. -Musical Interlude – Arena
9:30 a.m. -Antique Equipment Show - South Ball Diamond
  Sponsored by Russell Historical Society
-Education Fair - Barn #2
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. -Arena Exhibit Hall/Craft Merchant Market Open
10:00 a.m. -Junior Sheep Show - Barn #1
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Western Performance Horse Show – Horse Ring
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. -Baby Show - Arena
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. -Monalea Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
10:30 a.m. - – Event #2
11:0 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. -Volunteer Students- Face Painting – beside Barn #2
11:00 a.m. -Open Sheep Show - Barn #1
11:00 a.m. - close -Conklin's Supershow Midway
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. -Majinx – Canada’s First Family of Magic – Arena
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Teen Farmer competition – Tent
12:00 noon -Lauren & James Casselman – 2006 Winners of the Amateur Talent Contest – Arena
-Farm Stock Tractor Pull - Track Area
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. -Majinx – Canada’s First Family of Magic – Arena
2:00 p.m. -Corn Roast – Refreshment Area
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -Alex and Kira Singing Sensations - Arena
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. -Live Country Bands - Refreshment Area
2:30 p.m. - – Event #3 & Presentation of $1,000 to winner
3:00 p.m. -Kobbler Jay – Arena
3:30 p.m. -Quilt Draw
4:00 p.m. -Supper served by the Russell Legion at the refreshment area
6:00 p.m. -Bike Draw - sponsored by J.B. Roofing

Subject to change without notice.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday held under the authority of a Community Festival Permit.

 
 

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