It's fall fair season in the B.C. Interior — the time of year when rural communities celebrate their farming heritage and people show off their livestock, green thumbs and other talents.

"This is really an old-style celebration of the harvest and what people in the community are involved in with exhibits of baking, sewing and canning," said Laurie Karn, one of the organizers of this year's Rossland Fall Fair.

Most fall fairs are aimed at families with activities for people of all ages, and they often feature midways and live entertainment.

Coming up

Salmon Arm Fair: Sept. 9, 10, 11 — The first one was held in 1897 and has been an annual event since 1946. Attractions include miniature chuckwagon races, trick riding, dog herding, hobby showcases, and livestock shows. There's also a midway, magic shows and live music

Creston Valley Fall Fair: Sept. 9, 10 — This is the 98th edition of the annual old-fashioned fair. It features exhibits on many traditional agricultural pursuits like farm and garden produce, baking, preserves, arts and crafts, and livestock.

Rossland Fall Fair: Sept. 10 — This fair is held in conjunction with Golden City Days, an annual celebration of Rossland's gold-mining history. The fair features a petting zoo, fish pond, live entertainment and vendor and information booths.

Peachland Fall Fair: Sept. 10, 11 — This is the 97th edition of the fair and this year's theme is A Fall Fair Fantasy. Exhibitors will compete in a number of categories including baking preserves, flowers, handicrafts and vegetables.

Princeton and District Fall Fair: Sept. 10, 11 — The 51st annual fall fair features demonstrations by the Langley Riders Drill Team, Rainbow the Clown and exhibits of livestock, crafts and crops.

Kootenay Country Fair: Sept. 11 in Cranbrook — Local gardeners, bakers and artists display their wares in more than 100 categories. This fair also features animals, local entertainers, a market and activities for children.

Rock Creek Fall Fair: Sept. 17, 18 — The 71st annual fair features 4-H classes, horse events, live entertainment, a midway, lawn mower races and agriculture, arts and food exhibits.

Pass Creek Fall Fair: Sept. 24, 25 — Now in its 21st year, this fair is a salute to Castlegar's country living. It features an antique car show, freestyle motocross, craft displays, live entertainment, kids activities and food.





