The Bear River Fair is Coming on August 18 & 19, 2012!
In 1911, the hardy pioneers of the booming valley of Bear River, Minnesota assembled for an "exposition" of their harvest. Crops had flourished, and people attending from communities throughout the state were quite impressed with the farming skills of these Northwoods settlers. The gathering proved to be a rousing success! It was such a success, in fact, that they did it again... and again... and again....
This August marks the 101st anniversary of that exposition! Local folks still bring in the harvest from their gardens along with canning, baking, flowers, arts, crafts and many more examples of their talents. Each year, the Bear River Fair has attracted community members and visitors alike to take a look at the creativity and crops that abound throughout the area.
Exhibits must be entered on Saturday morning, August 18, between 9:00 & 12:00 Noon. Entries are welcome from ALL surrounding areas!
People still gather. They come from all over the country to use this weekend as a "reunion" of sorts - a time to catch up with friends and families. Through the years more activities have been added. This year activities include special music, a Farmer's Market, Flea Markets, Games for Kids, Chicken Bingo and Softball Tournaments. Ourdoor worship services will be held on Sunday morning at 10:30.
There's food, too. A good gathering, after all, must have good food - and lots of it! We're in the planning stage right now, so stay tuned to find out more....
This August marks the 101st anniversary of that exposition! Local folks still bring in the harvest from their gardens along with canning, baking, flowers, arts, crafts and many more examples of their talents. Each year, the Bear River Fair has attracted community members and visitors alike to take a look at the creativity and crops that abound throughout the area.
Exhibits must be entered on Saturday morning, August 18, between 9:00 & 12:00 Noon. Entries are welcome from ALL surrounding areas!
People still gather. They come from all over the country to use this weekend as a "reunion" of sorts - a time to catch up with friends and families. Through the years more activities have been added. This year activities include special music, a Farmer's Market, Flea Markets, Games for Kids, Chicken Bingo and Softball Tournaments. Ourdoor worship services will be held on Sunday morning at 10:30.
There's food, too. A good gathering, after all, must have good food - and lots of it! We're in the planning stage right now, so stay tuned to find out more....
You are needed!
Exhibits can be entered 9-noon on Sat; exhibits are welcome from all surrounding areas.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase.
Breakfast will be served 8-10 am both Saturday and Sunday.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase.
Breakfast will be served 8-10 am both Saturday and Sunday.
Make sure you check out the "Fair!" page for more information
on some of the many fun activities
that will be happening at our Centennial Plus One Fair!
Questions? Contact Shirley Sandberg --- Phone: 218-254-5667