WEBSITE NEWS:
NEW: 2016 Fair Day Photos 2017 Fair Day Schedule 2017 Fair Book 2017 Fair Exhibit Entry Form 2017 Fair Sponsors COMING SOON: |
DEADLINES:
July 27, 2017—9:00a.m.—11:00a.m.— bring all exhibits to fair grounds for judging. THANK YOU: Thank you to Morgan Bray and Megan Garratt for providing the awesome artwork you see in our Fair Book and in the "History" section of our website! FAIR BOOK CORRECTIONS: Page 5: Volunteers are needed for clean up the morning of MONDAY JULY 31ST, not Saturday July 29th. Page 53: E12 - Gluten Free Recipe. The recipe " Double Chocolate Cookies" can be found on page 54 of the fair book. New Event Added: Classic Car Cruise on Sunday July 30th. See "Fair Day" for more details. |
FAIR NEWS:
FYI
We made the news! Check out the following link to see Chad and Kiera Penny's interview.
http://regina.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1174559&binId=1.2376401&playlistPageNum=1
Abernethy Ag Society 110th Birthday Cake Cutting and Special Presentation: 2:00pm in the Curling Rink
Carnival: The carnival for Friday afternoon is a go!!
There are no ATMs in Abernethy and all food and entertainment purchases are cash only.
Contact information and map can be found at the bottom of this page.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are greatly needed for the morning of Monday, July 24th to help set up and for the morning of Monday, July 31st to help clean up. Coffee and doughnuts/muffins will be provided to the volunteers on both mornings. Those willing to lend a hand can contact Evan Behrns at (306)333-4912 or Ken Penny at (306)331-7749 for more details.
SILENT AUCTION!
A silent auction will be held in the curling rink and it is bigger than ever with many great items to bid on!
100% of all proceeds will go towards our Abernethy Agricultural Society Scholarship. Bidding will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. Winning bidders should see Edna McCall or Tania Penny afterward to make payment and collect their items. Payments made by cash or cheque made out to the Abernethy Agricultural Society will be accepted.
AUCTION ITEMS SO FAR:
FYI
We made the news! Check out the following link to see Chad and Kiera Penny's interview.
http://regina.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1174559&binId=1.2376401&playlistPageNum=1
Abernethy Ag Society 110th Birthday Cake Cutting and Special Presentation: 2:00pm in the Curling Rink
Carnival: The carnival for Friday afternoon is a go!!
There are no ATMs in Abernethy and all food and entertainment purchases are cash only.
Contact information and map can be found at the bottom of this page.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are greatly needed for the morning of Monday, July 24th to help set up and for the morning of Monday, July 31st to help clean up. Coffee and doughnuts/muffins will be provided to the volunteers on both mornings. Those willing to lend a hand can contact Evan Behrns at (306)333-4912 or Ken Penny at (306)331-7749 for more details.
SILENT AUCTION!
A silent auction will be held in the curling rink and it is bigger than ever with many great items to bid on!
100% of all proceeds will go towards our Abernethy Agricultural Society Scholarship. Bidding will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. Winning bidders should see Edna McCall or Tania Penny afterward to make payment and collect their items. Payments made by cash or cheque made out to the Abernethy Agricultural Society will be accepted.
AUCTION ITEMS SO FAR:
- Afghan ~ handcrafted and donated by Carol Bittner
- Set of 4 quilted placemats ~ handcrafted and donated by Darlene McCall
- Canada Post gift Bag, 1 med t-shirt, 1-med jacket ~ donated by Rhonda Mercer
- Watkins Basket ~ donated by Becky Englot
- Leather bracelet ~ handcrafted and donated by Connie Chaplin, Clearview Arena
- Brow Band, for horse ~ handcrafted and donated by Connie Chaplin, Clearview Arena and Aber Ag Society
- Painting of Blue Iris Flag, 14 x 18 ~ painted and donated by Sue Bland
- Len Thompson t-shirt and 2 Len Thompson fishing lures ~ donated by ABDC committee
- Baby sanitation station ~ donated by Melville Hardware
- Bridle Bag ~ donated by Aber Ag Society
- Coupon for 17" pizza ~ donated by Grammy's Place (Darlene Englot)
- Wooden Jewelry Box ~ handcrafted and donated by Rick and Darlene Englot
- Two Avon gift baskets ~ donated by Edna McCall
- Certificate for Free Tow ~ donated by Dallas Baillie and Baillie Boys Towing
- Certificate for 1 hour of Hypnosis Session ~ donated by Megan Garratt (Country Hypnosis )
- A&W Root Bear ~ donated by Dave & Lorette Miller of Fort Qu'Appelle A&W
- Two Insulated Coffee Mugs ~ donated by Dave & Lorett Miller of Fort Qu'Appelle A&W
- Jewelry ~ handcrafted and donated by Caralen Okolita, Fort Qu'Appelle
- Two Tupperware Gift Baskets ~ donated by Edna McCall
- Wooden Serving Tray of Barnboards ~ handcrafted by Perry Domres and donated by Holly Rueker
- Homemade Pie ~ made and donated by Megan Garratt
- Wooden chair ~ handcrafted and donated by Brian Wilkes (Brian's Benchworks)
- Stained glass item ~ handcrafted and donated by Jeannie Behrns
- Homemade whole wheat bread ~ made and donated by Jeannie Behrns
- Two sets of Two t-shirts, 1 set of Len Thompson fishing lures, 1 sharpening stone ~ donated by Stephen McCall, (Nexus Engineering, Red Deer)
- 2 sweatshirts, 2 sharpening stones, 2 ball caps ~, donated by Stephen McCall (Nexus Engineering, Red Deer)
- Metal rock bird figurine ~ handcrafted and donated by Dana Weisbrod of Lipton
- One hour photo shoot ~ donated by Sarah Burns (Photography .56) of Sandy Beach
- Gift Basket ~ donated by Friends of The Motherwell
- Gift certifcate for Katepwa Golf Course ~ donated by Katepwa Golf Course
- Family Nine Golf Course gift card ~ donated by Family Nine golf course
- Two ~ $250 gift cards ~ donated by Budget Blinds of Yorkton
- Assortment hamper of Burgers ~ donated by Noble Brothers Farm
- Two Riders Game Tickets for August 13th ~ donated by Chad & Tania Penny
- Some framed item ~ by Evan Bray, Police Chief, Regina
- Two Abernethy Angels Ball caps
- Gift Basket of Blue Jays Items: 3 ball caps, 2 t-shirts, 2 cheering towels, 1 deck playing cards, reusable shopping bag, tiny plastic batting helmet ~ donated by Blue Jays
- Motherwell Gift Basket – two brunch tickets, mugs, gift shop samples – donated by Friends of the Motherwell
- Two bracelets - donated by Caralen Okolita
- Framed Limited Edition Print and unique 'Abernethy' cushion - donated by Evan Bray
How to find the fair |
contacts |
Abernethy Agricultural Society
Box 177 Abernethy, SK S0A 0A0 abernethyag@gmail.com President: Edna McCall - (306) 331-7155 Vice President: Chad Penny - (306) 949-4896 Secretary-Treasurer: Tania Penny - (306) 949-4896 Horse Show: Karissa Lingelbach - (306) 333-2044 (w) Trade Show: Ken Penny - (306) 331-7749 |