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Farm, house and home
Friday, June 13th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
A good dose of old country can be found at Maple Ridge Country Fest, formerly the Maple Ridge Fair.
The award-winning country fair is more than 100 years old and comes to town each July, taking place this year July 19 and 20 at the Albion Fairgrounds, located on 105th Avenue.
Agricultural activities abound as well as demonstrations and competitions, food, fun and entertainment for the whole family.
Some examples of the fun in store include the 4-H show, midway, logging sport demonstration, KidStuff area and more.
Non-stop musical entertainment roves around the site and stage performances take place throughout the two-day event.
Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for students and seniors and is free for children six and under. Two-day passes are available for $10. Parking at the fairgrounds is available for $2.
The gates open at 9 a.m. both days.
To get to the fairgrounds, take Lougheed Highway eastbound from downtown Maple Ridge and tun left at 105th Avenue.
Info: 604-463-6922 or www.mapleridgefair.com.
Home show
Also taking place each year is the annual Ridge Meadows Home Show, which is also held at the fairgrounds and Planet Ice, adjacent to the grounds.
This year’s home show takes place May 2-4. The event typically boasts 300 or more exhibitors, one of the largest home shows outside of Vancouver.
Demonstrations and seminars take place throughout the days and there is even a children’s festival for the kids.
Concession, a wellness fair and psychic fair round out the annual event.
Admission is $2 per person, $5 for families, and free for seniors.
Info: 604-467-3950 or www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com.;