The Dauphin Ag Society Fair was a focal point of family fun this weekend.
According to Terron Stykalo, President of the Ag Society, upwards of 7000 people walked through the gates to enjoy a summer staple in Dauphin.
Inside and out, there was no shortage of things to do. In Credit Union Place, a 35-foot-tall brachiosaurus immediately catches the eye, as the Dinomite Adventures had minigolf, displays, and dinos.
There was also the small animal display, featuring farm friends from geese to goats to even a zonky (zebra-donkey) for people to pet.
Just outside the doors of the CUP, the Select Shows midway was a symphony to the senses, with the smell of delicious fair food, screams of excitement, and bumping music creating an atmosphere like none other.
Friday, however, did have its hiccups, as a constant rain throughout the day drove off a lot of fair-goers, and even shut down the midway temporarily due to safety concerns.
That much water and electricity can be a bad mix.
Nonetheless, Saturday and Sunday had perfect weather to get out and experience what the fair offers.
The agricultural component, as always, was massive.
From the 4-H clubs from across the Parkland gathering for the Beef & Sheep Show & Sale, Stock Dog competition, the Chore Team Competitions, and horse showings, tons of powerful animals, and the people that care for them, were putting on their very best.
Due to the inclement weather, unfortunately the Chuck and Chariots were canceled for the year.
The race track was not dry in time for even the final showings, and there was just too much risk that a horse could slip and injure themselves in the mud.
In his closing statements, Stykalo says that all of this is only possible because of the community spirit that shines here in Dauphin.
"I'd like to, number one, thank the volunteers at the Dauphin Ag Society. They do a phenomenal job and they make me look way too good. Everyone thinks I work hard, but these people here certainly surpass in that aspect. I couldn't do it without them. All of our sponsors, this fair would not run without them. And, of course, all of the community support we have from everybody coming and attending the fair. We do this for you, so thank you so much for coming out and supporting us."
After experiencing the Dauphin Ag Society Fair, I'm excited to see what next year has in store!
