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Southlands
Country Fair
Sunday,
September 16, 2012
10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ Rain or Shine!
most
events under cover in case of rain
(gates
close at 4:00 p.m.)
For
Information Contact:
Pippa
Emrick Coordinator 604-351-5522 or pippa@pippa.ca
Crissy
Barbata Coordinator 604-351-5222 or cristina.barbata@gmail.com
What
is the Southlands Country Fair?
It's a community event that focuses on horses and a rural lifestyle
within the city of Vancouver. It was created to showcase the unique
equestrian neighbourhood of Southlands, and to give all residents
of Vancouver the opportunity to enjoy a day in the country, without
leaving the city.
Who
comes to the Country Fair?
Several
thousand people attendthe Country Fair every year. At the Fair,
you'll meet families with kids as well as lots of other people seeking
an old-fashioned country experience within the city.
What
can you do at the Country Fair?
There
are activities for all ages, all day long. Shopping, learning, petting
animals, riding ponies, playing games, and watching horses and riders
perform...you will be entertained from the moment you enter the
gates. Specific attractions include:
- Horse
Entertainment throughout the day featuring Southlands riders demonstrating
all the exciting things horses can do
- Pony
Rides and Hay Rides
- a
Farm Yard Fun area for the kids full of old-fashioned, country-themed
activities
- the
Country Lane Market for those who love to shop for local arts
and crafts
- Silent
Auction
- Book
Sale and Bake Sale
- the
Macdonald Street Farm full of animals for the kids to meet
- lots
of great food and a pleasant picnic area
- day-long
musical entertainment featuring local artists
Will
there still be things to do if it rains?
YES,
a majority of the events will be moved indoors or undercover.
What
does it cost to come to the Country Fair?
Entry to the Fair grounds is by donation. We suggest $5...but it
is up to you. Once inside the grounds, there are plenty of FREE
activities for children and adults.
Some
activities, such as the pony rides, games and amusements, and the
petting farm require a small fee of $1-3.
What
is done with the money raised by the Country Fair?
Partial
proceeds are used to fund the Southlands
Country Fair Summer Riding Program, which enables underprivileged
children to take a series of riding lessons with local riding schools
and Southlands Riding Club instructors. Other money raised at the
Fair is donated to two local charities that run programs for disabled
riders: Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities and Southlands
Therapeutic Riding Society. The remainder of funds raised are
used to support the Southlands Riding Club, a non-profit society
established in 1943 as a recreational and training facility for
junior and amateur equestrian athletes.
Do
you still have a question or comment? Contact Country Fair Coordinators
Pippa or Crissy.
Thanks
to out 2010 Southlands Country Fair Sponsors:
See
you next year!
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