Expo Hall is a happening place to be on the Fairgrounds! Homecraft, little shoppes on the FAIRGROUNDS and our family entertainment stage are all found inside. New in 2023 are three 19+ ticketed events!
The 2023 Arena Stage Schedule:
Events and times are subject to change.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
4:00 – 7:00pm Open to Public – Homecraft Exhibits
5:00pm Opening Ceremonies
6:00pm Ambassador Competition
8pm MUSIC BINGO, BRATS, & BREWS – 19+ Ticketed Event
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
4:00 – 7:00pm Open to Public – Homecraft Exhibits
4:00pm “little shoppes” Open
5:15pm Spelling Bee – French (registration 5pm)
6:00pm Spelling Bee – English
8pm EXPO HALL DANCE with Eric Lambier – 19+ Ticketed Event
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
9:00am – 7:00pm Open to Public – Homecraft Exhibits
11:00 am “little shoppes” Open
12 noon Flea Circus
1:00pm Bruce Longman – Live Music
1:45pm Pie Dive, Kids Pie Competition
2:15pm Pie Eating Contest
3:30pm Flea Circus
4:00pm Bruce Longman – Live Music
5:00pm Pedal Tractor Pull Kids Competition
8pm STAND UP COMEDY SHOW presented by Horseman Comedy Shows – 19+ Ticketed Event
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
10:00am – 5:00pm Open to Public – Homecraft Exhibits,
10:00am little shoppes Open
10:00am Baby Show (pre-registration only)
11:00am Teddy Bear Parade
12:00 noon Band
1:00pm Spring Sing (pre-registration only)
3:00pm Band
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Arena Competitions: Details
Spelling Bees (French and English
Classes:
1. | Grades 2 & Under |
2. | Grades 3 & 4 |
3. | Grades 5 & 6 |
4. | Grades 7 & 8 |
Classes:
1. | Grades 3 & 4 |
2. | Grades 5 & 6 |
3. | Grades 7 & 8 |
Click HERE to register online
Spring Sing
Classes:
1. | Junior Division Participants must be between 9-12 yrs. of age on date of competition Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50 |
2. | Senior Division Participants must be between 13-17 yrs. of age on date of competition Prizes: 1st: $125, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75 |
Click HERE to register online
Teddy Bear Parade
Teddy Bear Parade
SUNDAY June 4, 2023 - 11:00 AM
Committee Chairperson: Kristin Slute
Location: Arena
- Open to children 12 years and under who wishing to exhibit their favourite teddy bear.
- NO Entry Fee Required.
- Each exhibitor may enter only 2 categories and one bear per category.
- Each category must be a different bear.
- Teddy Bear must be shown by the registered exhibitor.
- Each exhibitor will receive a ribbon.
- Entries taken from 10:30 am till 11:00 am
- Late comers may be turned away.
Prizes: 1st $3.00, 2nd $2.00, 3rd $1.00
Ages 5 yrs & under
1. Fuzziest bear
2. My special bear
3. Vintage bear
4. Stuffed farm animal
Ages 6 to 12 yrs
5. Fuzziest bear
6. My special bear
7. Vintage bear
8. Stuffed farm animal
For the Teddy Bear Parade the office will not take any entries. All entries for the Teddy Bear Parade will be taken prior to the event at the arena (see above for registration times).
Click HERE to register online
Pedal Tractor Pull
SATURDAY June 3, 2023 - 5:00 pm in the Arena
Committee Chairperson: JJ Slute
Registration begins at 4:00 pm
Rules:
- The individual must be able to pedal the tractor without assistance.
- Pedal tractors whether supplied or brought by the participant must be in proper repair and are subject to inspection. No modifications such as changes to driveline components will be eligible to pull.
- No motorized tractors (fuel driven or electric/ battery powered) will be eligible to pull.
- Pedal tractors must be metal/ diecast.
- All contestants must be wearing proper footwear and in proper form.
- All contestants will be given 3 chances to get the sled moving once the sled is past 5 feet no restarts will be permitted.
- The pulling tractor must stay in its pulling lane.
- Should the competitor leave the pulling lane the distance will be measured from beginning to where the first tire crossed the line.
- In the case of a tie there will be a pull off to determine the winner.
- Both genders age 4-12 are eligible to enter.
- The judge's decision will be final for all pulls.
- All contestants must be present by the time of the pedal pull with a completed Hold Harmless stating Brooklin Agricultural Society will not be accountable for financial loss or hardship due to accidental injury.
- Participation will be granted on a first come first served basis and could be limited.
- All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Brooklin Agricultural Society reserves the right to disqualify any individual for behavioural misconduct or parental dispute
Classes
- Age 4 years and younger
- Age 5-6
- Age 7-8
- Age 9-12
Entry is free with signed waver.
Click HERE to register online
