The 111th annual B.C. Northern Exhibition returns to Prince George next week.
For four days, starting on Thursday, Aug. 17, area residents will be kept entertained by one of the longest-running fairs in Western Canada.
The BCNE is organized by the Prince George Horticultural and Historical Association. The roots of the fair are its home arts and horticulture competitions, which showcase the work of artists and crafters, who compete for prizes in woodworking, spinning and weaving, quilting, flower arranging, needlework, writing, photography and producing farm food products.
BCNE also features the region’s 4-H clubs, which encourage young people to engage in projects and programs to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills. Contestants compete for prizes their animal exhibits are always a popular draw..
This year’s fair features a three-day professional rodeo Thursday through Saturday, sanctioned by the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association, as well as a one-day open rodeo. Stock contractor Roy Call of 150 Mile House will bring some of his best performers from C-Plus Rodeos. There’s also an open barrel race Saturday and Sunday, backed by the West Coast Thunder Drill Team.
The SuperDogs will be putting on daily performances performing tricks and gymnastic moves on the agility courses.
Heritage Lane will feature live demonstrations of pioneer spirit of Old Town Fort George.
The BCNE Trade Route Ale Festival features the products of 15 craft breweries.
The main stage entertainment lineup this year includes Stewart White, Comedy Magic Show, Jack Jackson, Friends of Jimmy, July Crowd, Chris Goodwin Band, Ben Brown, Scott La Pointe, Good Juju, Disco Beats, Blacksmith, North of Stoner, Far From Linear, Grace Hoksbergan, Kickers, Hazard, Heyday and the UHNBC Drummers.
West Coast Amusements will be bringing midway rides and carnival games.
For more information go to the BCNE website.
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