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Media Release - New Banquet Hall and Conference Space at Hanover Raceway

Hanover – January 13, 2025

 

DOMM CONSTRUCTION AWARDED TENDER FOR THE RENOVATION of CARRIAGE HALL & OFFICES, HANOVER RACEWAY

The Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society (HBBAS) is pleased to announce that Domm Construction of Ayton has been awarded the contract for the renovation of the HBBAS Carriage Hall and administrative offices at Hanover Raceway.

The tender proposal from Domm Construction was one of five bids received for the project. The contract is for  complete interior renovation of the approximately 16,000 square foot space, plus updates to the exterior façade. The design will provide a multi purpose banquet hall and conference space with a total capacity of 460 persons, together with a state of the art kitchen. The hall can be separated into three smaller spaces to accommodate events or meetings of any size. . The administrative offices will provide a reception area, dedicated office space for staff, and board room.

Construction began January 8, 2025 and is expected to take approximately 32 weeks.

The HBBAS is very excited to be moving ahead with this project. Plans for use of the space have been underway since 2019, when Gateway Casinos relocated their operations to their current location in the east end of the building. Progress was slowed by the effects of Covid 19 on the planning process. However, the Board was able to move forward with Strategic Planning in 2022, which confirmed the desire to complete the renovation and to operate the facility as a conference centre and meeting space.

A Hall Committee was struck in March of 2023 to proceed with the project, chaired by Directors Natasha Chalmers and Dean Leifso. Nelson Dawley Engineering of Hanover was contracted to complete the engineering and architectural drawings, with the assistance of John Rutledge Architect and McLellan Vitella Engineering.    

HBBAS President Adam Chalmers is thankful for the work of the committee, and the progress to date. “We are excited to see the project move forward. It has been a long time coming, and the community will benefit from having an event facility available in the Town of Hanover.”

The administrative offices will be temporarily moved to the Race Office by the barns, south of the racetrack. 

HBBAS looks forward to sharing progress on this project through our website and social media platforms. Follow us for information on future bookings, and our grand opening celebration in late 2025 or early 2026.

Introducing Our 2024 2025 Ambassadors

On Friday July 26, 2024, the Hanover Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society hosted it's Ambassador Competition and crowned new Ambassadors for 2024/2025.

 

Congratulations to Senior Ambassador Billy Green, Junior Ambassador Harlow Grant, and L'il Ambassador Lila Cameron.

 

Thank you to all the contestants who participated in the competition, and to Levi Wathke for providing entertainment at the event.

PIcture left to right: Billy, Harlow, Lila and HBBAS President Adam Chalmers

 

2024 2025 ambassadors

Fairbooks now available!

Fair Books are available for pick up at one of the following locations 
 cover
Hanover Public Library
Midwest Co-op Hanover
Hanover Raceway
 
Or availablefor download
 
We look forward to seeing the amazing exhibits showcased at the 160th fair this year!
Thank you to the students who created our fair book covers. A student from JDSS designed our front cover page & a youth from Hanover Heights designed the back cover.
 
Watch for next year's cover competition and you could win cash for your design!

Tug of War Competition

Tug-Of-War Charity Event

You’re Invited!

The Hanover, Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society is excited to announce the return of a classic Fair event, the Tug-Of-War Competition. 

 

Who: You and 5 teammates (teams can be no larger than 6 people)

What: A Tug-Of-War Competition (official game rules attached)

Where: Hanover Raceway, Infield

When: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Why: The winning team will receive $700 to donate to a Grey-Bruce charity of their choice; 

          The second place team will receive $300 to donate to a Grey-Bruce charity of their choice.

How: Register your team today by contacting 

          Brandon Koebel

          bkoebel@hanover.ca | 519.889.2142



Registration Deadline: Monday, August 5, 2024

(A minimum of four teams are required for the competition to run.)

 

*Minimum Age to Compete: 18 Years Old*

 

Become a Sponsor of our 2024 Fair

Plans are underway for our 160th Hanover Fair, and the Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society invites you to be a part of the celebrations. We are building on the successes of last year, and offering even more events and activities, tailored to all ages. 
 
If you are interested in sponsoring our FREE Family Fun Zone, or any of our events and activities, click on the link below to find out how you can contribute.
 
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email secretarytreasurer@hbbas.org.
 
We would love to partner with you on this busy and exciting weekend!
 
 

Come to the Hanover Fair, August 9, 10 and 11, 2024

Homecraft Competitions - Ambassador Competition - Livestock Shows

Heavy Horse Pull - Live Entertainment - FREE Family Fun and Children's Entertainment


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Wednesday, July 25, 2024drive in

Family night at the Hanover Drive-In - $15.00 per car sponsored by Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society. Come early – games, face painting, lots of family fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, July 27, 2024

6:30pm                                     Ambassador Competition - with live entertainment by Levi Watke - Hanover Raceway - Come out and support the contestants!

 

Thursday, August 8, 2024

6:00pm-9:00pm Homecraft & Junior Exhibitors drop off exhibits and entry forms

 

Friday, August 9, 2024

9:00am-Noon Judging of Homecraft & Junior Exhibits ~ Not open to the public
12:30pm Judging of Brown Swiss 4H Show Begins, Open Show at 1:00pm - Public encouraged to attend!
1:00pm Judging of Jersey Show ~ barns south of track - Public encouraged to attend!

 

Saturday, August 10, 2024

10:00am-4:00pm Exhibits open for viewing
10:00am-8:00pm FREE Inflatables - fun for all ages - including Top Shot Hockey & Bungee Run
10:00am-4:00pm FREE Children’s Activities and Agricultural Education in the Children’s Tent ~ Infield
10:00am Western Horse Show begins
11:00am-6:00pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on Racetrack
10:00am Hanover 4H Sheep  Club Achievement Day ~ Barns south of track
10:00am-5:00pm Blacksmith Demonstration
10:30am NEW Baby Show -  in the Children’s Tent - Pre-registration required - Contact secretarytreasurer@hbbas.org
11:00am-1:00am Food Booth and Food Trucks Open
11:00am-1:00am Beer Garden Open
11:00am- 3:00pm Barn Quilt Demonstration ~ D&B Barn Quilts
11:00am- 3:00pm Card Making Demonstration ~ Susan Schlorff
11:00am Town Crier Competition begins ~ Tent in infield
11:00am No Harm on the Farm ~ live show in the Children’s Tent
12:00pm Youth Town Crier Competition – Pre-registration required – contact secretarytreasurer@hbbas.org
12:00pm - 8:00pm NEW - Mechanical Bull - must be 48” to ride - under 18 years requires waiver signed by parent/guardian 
12:00pm - 8:00pm NEW - The Vault - Laser Maze Challenge
12:00pm Registration for Horseshoe Tournament ~ Horseshoe pits south of racetrack ~ Contact Tim Becker 519-270-8805 
12:30pm No Harm on the Farm ~ live show in the Children’s Tent
1:00pm Horseshoe Tournament begins
1:00pm Registration for Pet Show ~ Children’s Tent
1:30pm Invitational Youth Sheep Show ~ barns south of track
1:30pm Pet Show begins
3:30pm No Harm on the Farm ~ live show in the Children’s Tent
4:00pm Tug of War - enter a team and win a donatoin to the Grey/Bruce Charity of your choice - Pre-registration required - Contact secretarytreasurer@hbbas.org
6:00pm Introduction of 2024/2025 Ambassadors
6:15pm Presentation of HBBAS Scholarships
6:30pm-1:00am LIVE MUSIC EVENT ~ FEATURING LULU'S with DROPPED TAILGATE and ASSORTED AFFAIR ~ NO COVER CHARGE ~ All Ages Event

 

Sunday, August 11, 2024

 9:30am-10:30am    Registration for Beef Show
11:00am-3:00pm FREE Inflatables - including Top Shot Hockey & Bungee Run
11:00am-3:00pm Exhibits open for viewing
11:00am-1:00pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on Racetrack
11:00am-4:00pm Blacksmith Demonstration
11:00am-2:00pm Touch a Truck - racetrack/infield
11:00am Judging of Beef Cattle ~ Barns south of racetrack
11:00am Teddy Bear Picnic in the Children’s Tent
11:00am-3:00pm Barn Quilt Demonstration ~ D&B Barn Quilts
11:00am-3:00pm Card Making Demonstration ~ Susan Schlorff
11:00am-3:30pm FREE Children’s Activities and Agricultural Education in the Children’s Tent ~ infield
11:00am-3:00pm NEW - Mechanical Bull - must be 48” to ride under 18 years requires waiver signed by parent/guardian 
11:00am-3:00pm NEW - The Vault - Laser Maze Challenge
11:00am-3:00pm Food Booth and Food Trucks Open
11:00pm-3:00pm Beer Garden Open
1:00 pm Heavy Horse Pull ~ on Racetrack in front of Grandstand
3:00pm Exhibitors ~ Removal of Exhibits from In Exhibit Hall

2024 Fair Book & Class Lists

Download Here! 

Printed copies will be available for pickup in May at:

  • Hanover Raceway

  • Hanover P&H Centre

  • Hanover Public Library

  • Midwest Co-Op Hanover

 

 

 

Individual Class Lists and Entry Forms


Homecraft Class List includes:

Class F Roots, Fruits & Vegetables

Class G Flowers

Class H Culinary Arts

Class I Home Canning

Class J Home Crafts

Class K Developmentally Challenged

Class L Antiques

Class M The Young at Heart

Class N Woodworking

 

Junior Prize List includes:

Class 4 Junior Vegetables

Class 5 Junior Flowers, Plants & Arrangements

Class 6 Toddler

Class 7 Preschool

Class 8 Kindergarten

Class 9 Grades 1 & 2

Class 10 Grades 3 & 4

Class 11 Grades 5 & 6

Class 12 Grades 7 & 8

Class 13 OAAS Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition

Class 14 Amateur Photography Grades JK to 3

Class 15 Amateur Photography Grades 4 to 8

Class 16 High School Grades 9 to 12

Class 17 Junior Specials

Class 18  Grey County Federation of Agriculture (GCFA) Specials

Class 19 Farm Safety Poster Competition

 

 

 

 

 

 

Livestock Competitions

IMPORTANCE NOTICE RE: LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS

All exhibitors will be required to sign a Liability Waiver before entering any livestock competitions. The waiver will be included on the back of the entry forms. We encourage you to view the waiver prior to fair weekend for your information

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