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Nakusp & District Fall Fair schedule of events

Here is the schedule of events for this year's fall fair in Nakusp.

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 13, 2013

•ALL exhibits are to arrive at the auditorium for registration and setup between the hours of 3 - 6 p.m. Judging takes place beginning at 7 p.m. at the Nakusp Arena Auditorium.

Saturday, September 15, 2013

•Nakusp Fall Fair opens at 9:30 a.m., and runs until 3:30 p.m.

•General admission is $3 per person;children under 12 years of age free.

•Entries and materials must be picked up between 3:30 and no later than 4:30 p.m.

Exhibition Rules & Regulations

•No charge for entries.

•All entries must be the product of the exhibitor.

•Only one entry per class will be permitted (classes are numbered under division).

•Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

oAll articles must have been made in the last 12 months

oAll articles must be the work of the exhibitor

oAll paintings, drawings and photos must be framed or mounted READY TO HANG (if not, the entry will be disqualified)

oUn-mounted collections must be displayed on a firm base or tray so as to be portable as a unit

•No LATE entries will be accepted after 6 p.m.

•No EXHIBITS to be removed before 3:30 p.m. on Fair Day – all exhibits must be collected on Fair Day between 3:30 p.m. and no later than 4:30 p.m.

•Fall Fair Committee is not responsible for loss, damage or theft of exhibits.  General security is provided.

Nakusp & District Fall Fair inquiries please view our website at:

www.arrowlakesartscouncil.webs.com or call 250-265-4588.

Just some of this year’s Fall Fair “Celebrating the Agricultural Heritage of the Arrow Lakes” highlights:

-Nakusp & Area Community Foundation’s Jail & Bail will run from 10 a.m. to noon. The Food Concession, run by Deb Guest, will be offering food from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

-“WORLD FAMOUS” Nakusp Kids’ Zucchini Races

12:30 – on stage at the auditorium

Entry Guidelines

Dimensions:  Maximum ten-inch wheel base length, maximum two kilograms in weight.

1. Must be 12 years old and under

2. Car must fit on track

3. NO ROLLER SKATES!

This event is co-sponsored by Overwaitea Foods

-Trashion Show

1:30 p.m.– on stage at the auditorium

1.Outfits or accessories must be decent in presentation and hold together while worn for a walk across the stage in the “Trashion Show”.

2.Entries need not be modeled by person on entry form.

3.A written paragraph must accompany the entry form describing materials used and the process of assembly. Name of person who made the item. Name of the person modeling the item. Entry form must be filled out and submitted Friday afternoon with the other entries, but trashion item need not be on display prior to the Trashion Show.

4.Ribbons awarded according to public vote.Arrow Lakes Arts Council