Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44FOCUS - AUGUST 2016 13 August 26 & 27, 2016 2016 THEME: FLOWER POWER The Blackstock Fair is celebrating their 151st year and the theme is ‘Flower Power’. The fun kicks off on Friday August 26 with the popular Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. and promises more cars and more crashes than ever before. The Beverage Garden will be available again this year. On Saturday August 27 in conjunction with the ‘Flower Power’ theme, there will be speakers on floral design and culinary herbs. Many other highlights include: Music by Sterling Stead, frog competition, Pepper the Clown, chainsaw carving, the Bubble Zone, camel rides, the Oshawa Legion Pipe Band, plus more. NewthisyearwillbetheUxbridge-ScugogPonyClub’sPrince Philip Cup (PPG) team. They will perform variations of relay races on horseback and much more requiring timing, precision, speed, agility, etc. It will be a whole lot of fun to watch for all ages. For more information call 905-986-0035 or see our website: www.blackstockfair.ca BLACKSTOCK FAIR 151st Since the early 1800s, fairs were about much more than education and amusement; they helped guide rural people through an increasingly modern world, whether it was introducing them to new equipment or forms of entertainment. Even today, fairgoers celebrate agricultural achievements and enjoy exhibitions, food, carnival rides, entertainment, competitions, demolition derbys and well-known concert performers. Friday, Saturday & Sunday September 9, 10 & 11 Elgin Park, Uxbridge Women In Agriculture Friday, September 9 Fair Opens............................5:00 p.m. Tractor Pull..........................7:00 p.m. Buildings Close ....................10:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10 Buildings and Midway Open ..10:00 a.m. UHA Horse Show ..................10:00 a.m. Sheep Show, Goat Show .......11:00 a.m. Open Dairy Show..................Noon Apple Pie Auction ................1:00 p.m. Durham West 4H & Open Lawn Tractor Pulling Club.........1:00 p.m. Leaf Blower Soccer ..............6:00 p.m. Demolition Derby.................7:00 p.m. Buildings Close ....................10:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11 Heavy Horse Show ...............9:00 a.m. Jumper Jackpot Challenge English Horse Show .........10:00 a.m. Buildings and Midway Open ..10:00 a.m. Cruise-in Car Show, Baby Show, Poultry Show...................11:00 a.m. Beef Show............................Noon Mounted Games Demonstration ................2:00 p.m. Horse Pull ............................2:30 p.m. Fair Closes ...........................5:00 p.m. Evening Schedule for Midway 1. Kiddies Rides will close at 10:00pm 2. Ticket booths will close at 10:30pm 3. All rides or attractions will shut down promptly by 11:00pm Conditions of Entry to The Fair 1. No skateboards 2. No Bicycles 3. Wristbands must be worn 4. No Alcohol 5. Backpacks and bags will be subject to search General Admission $12.00 Children Aged 13 & Under FREE Parking FREE PARKING courtesy of Spartan Ready Mix General admission provides free admission to all events. Parking and seating not guaranteed. www.uxbridgefair.ca