Harvest Happenings Schedule of Events

Sunday, September 7 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Quadra Community Centre

Saturday, September 6

  • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Exhibit drop-off at Community Centre Hall

    Sunday, September 7 – Fair Day Events

    • 10:00 am – 11:30 am Zucchini Race Registration (in main hall)
    • 10:15 am – 12:00 pm Maker Tent: Fish Printing
    • 10:30 am Competition Tent: Corn Shucking Contest #1
    • 10:30 am – 3:00 pm Musicians in the Tea Nook
    • 11:00 am Chicken Poo Bingo round #1 (betting starts at 10am)
    • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm BBQ Lunch (Smokies, corn on the cob, watermelon)
    • 11:15 am Cupcake Walk #1
    • 11:30 am Competition Tent: Corn Shucking Contest #2
    • 12:00 pm Zucchini Races Begin (Skate Park)
    • 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Pony Rides (Animal Alley)
    • 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Maker Tent: Wet Felting
    • 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Animal Alley – meet furry & feathered friends
    • 12:45 Chicken Poo Bingo round #2 (betting starts at 11:30 am)
    • 1:00 pm Cupcake Walk #2

      All Day Events

      • Live Apple Pressing
      • Dunk Tank
      • Carnival Games
      • Quiet “Book Zone” in Rm#1 with Quadra Literacy
      • Kids Zone (bouncy house, face painting & more)
      • Exhibits in the Hall

        Zucchini Race Info

        • Zucchinis can be any size, but maximum allowable wheel width from outside to outside must be no greater than 25cm.
        • The axle shaft must penetrate the zucchini. The zucchini cannot be strapped to an external carriage.
        • Ribbons are awarded to the Fastest Zucchini racer, the Furthest Zucchini racer, the Most Creatively Designed zucchini.
        • The racing is in heats; the fastest cars from each heat will race off to decide the overall winner.
        • Fun must be had by all!
        Zucchini Race

        Grand Prix Zucchini Racing

        Soup up your zuke, no driver’s license required. All ages invited to race. Rules published closer to Fair date.

        Cake Walk

        Cupcakewalk

        Dance through a few hoops to win a locally baked, deliciously delectable cupcake!

        Glass Blowing demonstration by Gibson

        Pony Rides

        Straight from the horse’s mouth: our special treat this year for fair juniors. Giddyup!

        Cross Cut Saw

        Animal Alley

        Get your cuteness fix with some fluffy and feathered friends!

        Quadra Fall Fair Speaker

        Live Apple Pressing

        Watch fresh apples become sweet juice… and then sip the sweetness.

        Quadra Fall Fair Eats 'n Beats

        Competition Tent

        Saddle up to compete in the “fastest corn shucker” and watermelon eating contest.

        Quadra Fall Fair Eats 'n Beats

        Maker Tent

        Take a break; make something cool…

        Strong Wo/Man Competition

        Kids Zone

        Fun all Day! Bouncy House, Face Painting and more…

        Quadra Fall Fair Speaker

        Dazzling Driftwood

        See driftwood artistry created before your eyes…. learn about the craft, add a piece or two!

        Quadra Fall Fair Eats 'n Beats

        Dunk Tank

        Get ready for a day of daring dunking! Carnival Games Test out your carnival game skills with a vareity of Fall favourites!

        Quadra Fall Fair Eats 'n Beats

        Fish T-Shirt Prints

        Connect with the wonderful underwater world by printing a local fish species onto your new favourite shirt!

        Strong Wo/Man Competition

        Balloon Man Madness

        Request a specialized baloon item from the ever-enjoyed balloon animal expert!