Fair Days
Every summer on the second weekend in August, Claresholm hosts CLARESHOLM FAIR DAYS. In 2016, the dates are August 12 - 14, 2016. For information, please email [email protected]. The theme for 2016 is “Salute to Flight”.
2016 Coloring Contest
5 years old and younger HERE
For a copy of the 2015 / 2016 Bench Show Catalogue, please click HERE.
For a copy of this year’s brochure of events, please click HERE.
Welcome to the Annual Claresholm & District Fair Days!
Plan your week and get to all of the events you or your family would like to see! There’s lots for everyone! Be sure to join us for the parade and fill your pockets with treats!
Thursday August 11th
11:00 am - 1:30 pm - Chinook Credit Union Charity BBQ. $5 hotdog, chips & pop. Proceeds support the Claresholm Fair Board.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Bench Show entries accepted at the Arena. Tags are available at the Claresholm Local Press until August 10th, or at the Arena August 11th and 12th. Adult tags $1; Junior Tags; 50cents.
Friday August 12th
8:00 am - 10:00 am - Pancake Breakfast compliments of Cottonwood Village (4224 - 8th Street West).
9:00 am – 11:00 am - Bench Show Entries accepted at the Arena.
President’s Pie Contest entries accepted at this time. Prizes: $50 / 1st; $25 / 2nd; $10 / 3rd.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm - Bank of Montreal BBQ, funds raised to go toward a local charity.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Royal Canadian Legion Steak Dinner for $15.
6:00 pm -9:00 pm - Bench Show opens to public at the Arena.
7:00 pm - Pet Show, north end of the Arena.
6:00 pm - Slo-pitch Tournament begins at Millenium Park and runs until Sunday.
Saturday August 13th
8:00 am – 10:00 am – Royal Canadian Legion Pancake Breakfast $7.00
10:00 am - Parade judging begins
11:00 am - Parade begins
Theme: “Salute to Flight”
Join us for a candy parade. All parade vehicles are encouraged to toss candy to those watching on the side of the street.
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Boarderline Skateboard Demo at the Claresholm Skate Park
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Claresholm Lions Beef on a Bun at Claresholm Community Centre, $5.00
11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Downtown Property Tour of Claresholm’s vacant commercial properties
- Sidewalk sales, vendors, artisans, services and buskers spread throughout
- Food trucks and public washrooms in downtown parking lot
- Featuring “Our History, Our Claresholm” in historical series
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Bench Show open to the public. Includes petting zoo, money sand pile, and stage entertainment. Entries pickup and pay-out at 4:00 pm
1:00 pm – Junior Rodeo at the Claresholm Agriplex
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Tea on the Lawn at the Claresholm & District Museum; Tea & Cookies free to all; Costumes encouraged!
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Amundsen Park Fun!!
- Music
- Obstacle Course - Inflatable Bounce Houses/Slides
- Face painting & airbrush artists
- Carnival Games
- Food trucks & concessions
9:45pm – Movie in the Park (Amundsen Park), “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice”. Join us for a movie under the stars! Sponsored by the Claresholm Public Library.
Sunday August 14th
8:00 am – 11:00 am – Royal Canadian Legion Pancake Breakfast $7.00
10:00 am – Willow Creek Ministerial’s Interdenominational Church Service at the Claresholm Community Centre
10:00 am – 4:00 pm – 22nd Annual Claresholm Show n’ Shine, Porcupine Hills Classic Cruisers in Centennial Park
For photos of some of the great events that took place in Claresholm for Fair Days 2014, please visit our Photo Gallery HERE.