The Stanley Fair

Fair Schedule

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Wednesday, August 14

• 2:00pm to 9:00pm: Exhibits accepted on the Fair Grounds

Thursday, August 15

• 9:00am: Judging of exhibits
• 6:00pm: Opening Dinner in Dance Hall (Doors open at 6:00pm, served at 6:30pm)
  • Turkey Dinner: $20 (Purchase in person)
  • Under 12: $10 (Purchase in person)
  • Under 6: Free
• Following Dinner: Celebrity Cake Auction
• Silent Auction begins: Bidding closes 2:00pm Sunday

Friday, August 16

• Gates Open: 9:00am
  • Admission: $7, Age 12 and under Free
• 9:00am: Home Cooking at Jean's Canteen (Breakfast served until 11:00am)
• 10:00am: Crib Tournament
  • No Fees, Just $7 Fair Gate Fee
  • Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & High Hand
• 11:00am: Ryan Little Chain Saw Carvings
• 12:30pm: Littles Barnyard Parade and Storytime
  • Bring Your Favourite Stuffy Along!
• 1:00pm: Tea Party - Entertainment by Dwane Drost, Rick Morehouse & Dale Delucry
• 3:00pm to 6:00pm: Dancing Goat Petting Zoo
• 3:30pm: Bingo
• 6:00pm: Magician Jesse Campbell
• 7:00pm: Youth Talent Show
  • Guest Appearance By Kylie Watson, 2023 Nashwaak Idol Winner
• 8:00pm to 9:30pm: Youth & Family Glow Dance

Saturday, August 17

• Admission: $7, Age 12 and under Free
• 9:00am: Home Cooking & Canteen Food all day (Breakfast served until 11:00am at Jean's Canteen)
• 10:00am to 6:00pm: Dancing Goat Petting Zoo
• 10:00am to 12:00pm: Registration for Horse Pull
• 10:00am: Fredericton Area British Automobile Club - Display of classic British cars
• 10:00am and periodically throughout the day: Blacksmith & Farrier Demonstrations
• 11:00am to 4:00pm: Ryan Little Chain Saw Carvings
• 12:00pm to 2:00pm: NEW Touch A Truck
• 1:00pm: Horse Pull (Rain Date on Sunday same time)
• 1:00pm: Bingo
• 2:00pm to 6:00pm: Ploughman's Pub, enjoy a variety of music (Open to all ages)
• 1:00pm: Washer Toss tournament
  • Register on The Stanley Fair's Facebook
• 7:00pm: NEW Capital City Wrestling
  • $15 at the Door
• 9:30pm to 1:00am: Stanley Fair Dance featuring RED DIRT ROAD
• Fair Dance - (online ticket)

Sunday, August 18

• Admission: $7, Age 12 and under Free
• 9:00am: Home Cooking & Canteen Food all day starts with Breakfast at Jeans Canteen
• 11:00am to 4:00pm: Mr Zapz! Magic Show & his world-renowned balloon twisting
• 11:00am to 4:00pm: Ryan Little Chain Saw Carving
• 11:30am: Hot Dog Eating Contest
• 12:00pm: Scavenger Challenge Registration (Two Age Groups)
• 12:00pm: Bingo
• 12:00pm to 3:00pm: Dancing Goat Petting Zoo
• 2:00pm: Ploughman's Pub (Music by JOAN KENNEDY & Band)
• 1:00pm to 2:00pm: Scavenger Challenge
  • Two Age Groups now 9 to 13 & 14 to 99
  • Prizes: $100, $60, $40 for each group!
• 2:00pm: Silent Auction Bidding Closes

Ongoing Throughout the Fair:

• Canteen featuring home cooking
• Market Vendors
• ATM on site
• Food Truck
• Petting Zoo
• Arts & Crafts Exhibits
• Prize for best times on Mechanical Bull Ride
• Home Canning Exhibits
• Antique Engines
• Vegetable & Flower Exhibits
• Home Brewing Exhibits
• Pickles & Jellies
• Jams & Baking Exhibits
• Sewing, Needlework & Quilt Exhibit
• Knitting & Crocheting
• Face Painting
• Henna & Glitter Tattoos
• Kid's Corral
• Extensive Livestock Display
• Agricultural Awareness Displays
• Music
• Ice Cream
• Silent Auction
• Haunted House
• Kids Carnival Games
• Unique Historical Display
• Nature Trust of NB Display
• Cotton Candy
• Popcorn
• Agriculture In The Classroom
• Beekeepers Display
• Nashwaak Watershed Display
• Virtual Baby Photo Contest (Participants will be entered for a prize)
• Virtual Pet Photo Contest (Participants will be entered for a prize)
• Agriculture & Agrifoods Canada Display and More!
• Note: Schedule is subject to change without notice!

Other Information

• Monday, August 19: Exhibits to be picked up between 2:00pm & 8:00pm
• No Parking on the Fair Grounds
  • Drop-Off Service Provided
• No Dogs on Fair Grounds
  • Check ahead for exceptions
• In the event of cancellation due to rain, Horse Pull will be held on Sunday at the same time
• Saturday: Antique Small Engines
• Returning This Year:
  • Replica Rooms: Kitchen & Parlour
  • WWI - An extensive display with artifacts, pictures, and information
  
  

  Enjoy the fair!