North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo

North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo is held in Barriere, BC during the Labour Day weekend each year for the past 75 years

A big thank you to MacDougall Farms for their generous donation of corn and pumpkins to the 77th Annual North Thompson F...
09/15/2026

A big thank you to MacDougall Farms for their generous donation of corn and pumpkins to the 77th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo!

Support from local farms and businesses means so much to our fair and helps us continue celebrating agriculture and our community year after year.

Be sure to support them this fall! MacDougall Farms is located in Chinook Cove, where you can stop by to purchase your pumpkins and have some fun making your way through their corn maze.

Thank you, MacDougall Farms, for supporting our fair and helping make our 77th year such a special one!

Our hearts are full.Another North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo has come to a close, and we are once again reminded just ho...
09/14/2026

Our hearts are full.

Another North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo has come to a close, and we are once again reminded just how special this community really is.

For 77 years, generations of families have walked through these gates. They’ve entered their best baking, vegetables, livestock and handmade creations. They’ve filled the grandstands, volunteered their time, caught up with old friends and made memories with their families.

This fair is so much more than one weekend. It is tradition. It is agriculture. It is community. It is generations of people coming together to keep something special alive.

To every volunteer who gave their time, every sponsor who supported us, every exhibitor and competitor who participated, every vendor and entertainer who joined us, and every person who walked through our gates, thank you.

There are countless hours of work behind a weekend like this, but seeing the grounds full of people, hearing the grandstands cheering and watching another generation experience the fair makes every one of those hours worth it.

Thank you for believing in this fair, supporting it and continuing to make it part of your Labour Day weekend.

From all of us at the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association, thank you for an unforgettable 77th year.

Until next year.

A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible sponsors!The 77th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair & BCRA Polaris Championship ...
09/06/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible sponsors!

The 77th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair & BCRA Polaris Championship Finals Rodeo simply wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of our sponsors.

We are so grateful for each and every one of you and for your continued support of our fair, rodeo and community. Thank you for helping make it all happen!

Make sure you stop by the Exhibit Hall and check out the Silent Auction!There are lots of great items up for bid, so hav...
09/05/2026

Make sure you stop by the Exhibit Hall and check out the Silent Auction!

There are lots of great items up for bid, so have a look, write down your bid and check back throughout the weekend to make sure you’re still on top!

You might just go home with something great while supporting the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association at the same time.

Tonight is the perfect night to decorate a float, dig out a costume and get ready to join the Fall Fair Parade tomorrow!...
09/04/2026

Tonight is the perfect night to decorate a float, dig out a costume and get ready to join the Fall Fair Parade tomorrow!

There are lots of ways to enter, you don’t need a big fancy float! Parade categories include Commercial Floats, Organization/Club Floats, Group/Family Floats, Antique Vehicles, Horse & Rider, Horse in Harness, Decorated Golf Carts/Scooters, Walking Costumes and Comic Costumes. There really is a category for everyone!

And don’t forget, there are cash prizes for Best Overall Float — $500 for 1st, $300 for 2nd and $200 for 3rd!

Saturday, September 5
Assemble: 9:00 AM
Judging: 9:30 AM
Parade starts: 10:30 AM
No entry fee!

This year, the Family Parade will also be joining the main parade, so bring the whole crew! You’ve still got tonight to get creative, we’d love to see you in the parade tomorrow!

Getting to the 77th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair & BCRA Polaris Championship Finals Rodeo is easy!Take advantage of o...
09/04/2026

Getting to the 77th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair & BCRA Polaris Championship Finals Rodeo is easy!

Take advantage of our FREE shuttle service running between the Fairgrounds, Business Centre, Senior Centre and Ball Diamonds throughout the day.

There will also be a Chu Chua shuttle, leaving the Band Office at 9:15 AM and returning from the Fairgrounds at 5:30 PM.

Skip the parking and catch the shuttle!

Getting your Exhibit Hall entries ready? Here’s when you can bring them in!Friday, September 4: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PMSaturda...
09/03/2026

Getting your Exhibit Hall entries ready? Here’s when you can bring them in!

Friday, September 4: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 5: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

All Exhibit Hall entries must be dropped off and checked in by 8:30 AM Saturday- no exceptions, as the Exhibit Hall closes for judging at 9:00 AM.

Whether it’s baking, canning, flowers, produce, crafts, photography or one of the many other classes, we can’t wait to see what everyone brings this year!

Don’t forget, your entry isn’t complete until your items have been physically dropped off and checked in at the Exhibit Hall.

Kick off Fall Fair weekend tomorrow night at the Family Dance!Bring the whole family down to the Fall Fair Hall for a fu...
09/03/2026

Kick off Fall Fair weekend tomorrow night at the Family Dance!

Bring the whole family down to the Fall Fair Hall for a fun night of music, dancing and a little yeehaw to start the weekend!

Doors open at 6:30 PM and admission is by donation. Kids are welcome and no alcohol is permitted.

Grab your dancing shoes and come start Fall Fair weekend with us!

Saturday night at the Fall Fair means it’s time for the Cabaret Dance!Tickets are on sale now at the Barriere Feed Store...
09/02/2026

Saturday night at the Fall Fair means it’s time for the Cabaret Dance!

Tickets are on sale now at the Barriere Feed Store, so grab yours ahead of time and get ready for a great Saturday night at the fair!

A small number of tickets will also be available Saturday morning at the Information Booth starting at 8:30 AM, while supplies last.

Spend the day enjoying the 77th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair & BCRA Polaris Championship Finals Rodeo, then stick around and dance the night away at the Cabaret.

Get your tickets and make a whole Saturday of it!

09/02/2026

Think you know your way around the Fair? Join our Scavenger Hunt!

Keep your eyes open while you explore the fairgrounds and see how many scavenger hunt items you can find!

Find 12 out of 15 items, take a selfie with each one, and show your photos to Jane or Sherrie in the Exhibit Hall. Leave your name and phone number to be entered to win one of three $50 prizes!

Find all 15 and you’ll also get a freezie!

Winners will be drawn Monday during the Exhibit Hall Awards.

It’s free to play, fun for all ages, and a great way to explore the Fair. Pick up your scavenger hunt and start searching!

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677 Barriere Lakes Road
Barrière, BC
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