The community recently came together for the 77th Annual North Peace Fall Fair (NPFF), which was held August 16-18.
The family friendly traditional county fair returned to North Peace August 16-18, hosting a weekend full of activities the whole family could enjoy.
The schedule was filled with activities for the whole community, including log sawing, spike driving, horseshoes, a talent show, and a heavy horse pull.
Families also had the chance to enjoy and participate in a variety of other events including live entertainment, cribbage tournaments, chicken poop bingo, and watching livestock and horse shows. Additionally, there were demonstrations featuring stock dogs.
The fair aims to celebrate and showcase the best of agricultural life while also providing educational opportunities and promoting various aspects of the agricultural industry.
The 23rd Annual Amateur Talent Show, which featured cash prizes took place on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m, which followed a Music Jamboree from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Benterud Family was presented the 2024 Farm Family award for their 92 entries across many of the bench exhibits and multiple animal exhibits.
Lana-Gay Elliott and Dorothy Burkholder are the recipients of the 2024 Pioneers of the Year award. “Each of these recipients have been faithful Fall Fair supporters in many capacities spanning many, many years. They are a legacy of what makes our fair a success. Thank you for your years of dedication!” said the organization on a social media post.
Longtime resident of the North Peace Roger Flint has been attending and helping at the Fall Fair since around 2005. “The fair has been going on since the 1920’s, sporadically until after World War 2. There have only been two years since 1947 when there was no fair, once for the Polio epidemic, and once for Covid.”
Flint has helped with such things as the electrical and water system, as well as helping organize the ‘pits’. “The fair is an educational event that helps us keep a link to the past, while taking us forward,” Flint stated.
The North Peace Fall Fair Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to organizing and planning the annual North Peace Fall Fair. Throughout the year, the Society works to create an event that features high-quality livestock, a diverse range of crafts, and fresh produce.
The event also seeks to support and promote the 4-H program within the community, while fostering connections between urban and rural residents. It aims to bring families together for a celebration of good sportsmanship and enjoyable entertainment.
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