Big Land Fair 2009
The 11th annual Big Land Fair in Happy Valley-Goose Bay was a great success. Admission was FREE and we sold tickets for great door prizes.
Crowds enjoyed amazing local musical entertainment, crafts, produce and baked goods for sale, and wonderful displays of quilts, crafts, floral arrangements, homemade jams and pickles and homegrown produce and so much more!
We hosted a special variety show on Sunday Sept 13th - Details Here
Crowds enjoyed amazing local musical entertainment, crafts, produce and baked goods for sale, and wonderful displays of quilts, crafts, floral arrangements, homemade jams and pickles and homegrown produce and so much more!
We hosted a special variety show on Sunday Sept 13th - Details Here
This event is funded in part by the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, courtesy of Minister Clyde Jackman.
Lots of Fun
Contest entries for the Quilts, Pickles and Jams are all due on Wednesday before the fair by noon at the CLEDB office 169 Hamilton.
Produce and baking contest entries are due at the arena on Friday before the fair between 3-6pm for judging.
*FAIR DAY*
Saturday the main events start with the pancake charity breakfast at the College of the North Atlantic 8am - 11am.
Produce and baking contest entries are due at the arena on Friday before the fair between 3-6pm for judging.
*FAIR DAY*
Saturday the main events start with the pancake charity breakfast at the College of the North Atlantic 8am - 11am.
The EJ Broomfield Memorial Arena opens at 9am for the Big Land Fair main events. Admission is FREE.
Kids - drop off your 'Veggie Characters' before 11:00 am for judging. See the contest section for more information. Check out the kids corner for games, activities and contests. Face painting and craft area, clowns and visits from Saftey Bear and Pookta, the Water Safety Bear, as well as storybook characters.
Meet Miss Newfoundland and Labrador, Sheena Winsor of Triton/Appleton. She'll be the one wearing the crown!
Kids - drop off your 'Veggie Characters' before 11:00 am for judging. See the contest section for more information. Check out the kids corner for games, activities and contests. Face painting and craft area, clowns and visits from Saftey Bear and Pookta, the Water Safety Bear, as well as storybook characters.
Meet Miss Newfoundland and Labrador, Sheena Winsor of Triton/Appleton. She'll be the one wearing the crown!
Visit the craft booths, community organization displays, contest displays, and food concessions. Farm market. Fine Art Exhibit and Sale.
Live Music through out the day - check out the entertainment section for the list of performers and the schedule.
Winners of vairous contests will be announced throughout the afternoon.
Heritage Diplays and craft demonstrations thoughout the day.
Live Music through out the day - check out the entertainment section for the list of performers and the schedule.
Winners of vairous contests will be announced throughout the afternoon.
Heritage Diplays and craft demonstrations thoughout the day.
We would like to recognize the financial support of Growing Forward for our agricultural displays and decorations. Growing Forward is a Federal-Provincial-Territorial Initiative.
*NEW* - Big Land Variety Show - Sunday September 13
We had lots of entertainment with dancers, muscians and comedians at the Masonic Lodge opn Sunday. If you have an unusual talent and would like to be showcased next year, please contact us. This event was funded in part by the Department of Canadian Heritage.
If you have suggestions for new things we can incorporate in this family event or are interested in volunteering, please contact the CLEDB office at:
709-896-8506 or by emailcbest
cledb
ca . The Big Land Fair takes lots of volunteers to make it a reality and we need your help!
The nickname "The Big Land" was created by Winston White. Find out more at
http://www.combinedcouncils.ca/home/41
709-896-8506 or by email
cledbcaThe nickname "The Big Land" was created by Winston White. Find out more at
http://www.combinedcouncils.ca/home/41
The Big Land Fair is pleased to announce that Innu Mikun Provincial Airlines is the official air carrier for the 11th annual Big Land Fair.The airlines has provide a special prize for our doorprize draw - a $500 travel voucher! Innu Mikun PAL flies across Newfoundland and Labrador and into Quebec.