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114th year of the Agassiz Fall Fair - Video and Photos

Corn-themed fair a success with locals, visitors
Nina Grossman

Thousands of people came out to enjoy the festivities of the 114th Agassiz Fall Fair and 70th Corn Festival on Sept.14-15.

Despite off and on rain, visitors huddled under umbrellas and tents to enjoy yearly favourites like the Blueberry Pie Eating Contest, Celebrity Goat Milking Contest and the crowning of the Corn King and Queen. The morning parade, ever-exciting midway rides, delicious chicken and corn, Agassiz Farm Fresh Market, 4H animals and Agricultural Hall exhibits delighted all ages, reminding locals and visitors alike why they come out every year, rain or shine!

PARADE RESULTS:

Family Fun Float

First Place - Wizard of Agassiz

Second Place - Korny Kuzins

Third Place - McCorny’s

Best Decoated Bike

First Place - Savannah Prus

Second Place - Paco the Clown

Classic Cars & Trucks

First Place - Bill Crouch

Second Place - Brian Mattson

Third Place - Lorry Mackay

Horse & Rider or Horse-drawn

First Place - The Kelpie Farm cobs and their Mini Kernels

Floats- Schools, Youth

First Place - Agassiz Centre for Education (ACE)

Second Place - Agassiz Elementary Secondary School (AESS)

Third Place - Agassiz Christian School

Floats- Commercial, Business

First Place - The Garden House

Second Place - Glenwood Care Centre

Third Place - Rimex Supply Ltd.

Best Costume, Child

First Place - Henry Taylor

Second Place - Sebastian Taylor

Antique Tractors

First Place - Ray Ramey

Second Place - Agassiz Harrison Tree Services

Bands

First Place - Harrison Highlanders

Floats- Community, Seniors

First Place - UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre, Pirates of the Cow-ribbean

Second Place - Agassiz Harrison Girl Guides

Third Place - Knights of Columbus

Judges or Special Mention

First Place - Corn King Kids

Second Place - Findlay Pirates

Third Place - From Field to Film

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The midway was a hit with all ages, even this intimidating set of youngsters who enjoyed some rounds on a car ride. (Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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“The Kelpie Farm cobs and their Mini Kernels” (Submitted/Caro Clark)
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Floats in the Saturday morning parade were not afraid to get a bit corny. (Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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Hitching a ride: One little corn lover waved to crowds along Pioneer Avenue during the Saturday morning parade. (Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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The Agassiz Centre for Education (ACE) incorporated some corn stalks into its signature purple theme.
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Agassiz Christian School students and teachers enjoyed waving to onlookers. (Nina Grossman/The Observer) Agassiz Christian School students and teachers enjoyed waving to onlookers. (Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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The merry-go-round was a favourite for little ones. (Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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4H cows were groomed to perfection, including some final touches and tail poofs, before being shown off to fair attendees. (Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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Kids got up close and personal with all sorts of farm animals. (Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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4H livestock enjoyed lots of attention from curious visitors. (Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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Youngsters giggled and sang their way through the Rosie Ribbonstar Show. (Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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Kids with kids: Baby goats were a favourite for all ages. (Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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Corn, corn and more corn! The classic barbecue chicken and corn meals were a hit, as always. (Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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Celebrity District of Kent councillor Duane Post took first place in a round of the Celebrity Goat Milking Contest. (Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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(Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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(Nina Grossman/The Observer)
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(Submitted/Eli Leclerc)