"BABY CONTEST ENTRY FORM - DEADLINE JULY 31"

 

Sections:

Biggest, Brightest Eyes
Most Hair
Least Hair
Chubbiest Cheeks
Happiest Baby
Longest Eyelashes
Most Dimples
Best Smile

For more information contact Brenda Oberle at 519-364-5502

To Register please complete the Google form (link at top of page) For inquiries about registration please contact secretarytreasurer@hbbas.org

Thursday July 23, 2026

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!

More information to follow!

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 8, 2026 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 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 

          secretarytreasurer@hbbas.org or 519-889-0477

 

Registration Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2026

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

 

*Minimum Age to Compete: 18 Years Old*

 

Live Music at the Hanover Fair! All ages event

Saturday August 8, 2026

2:30-3:30  Dave Yuke

3:30-5:00  Levi Watke

5:15-6:00  Rockin' Boots Line Dancing Demonstration

6:30-8:30  After Midnight

9:00-11:00  Colt McLaughlin

Come to the Hanover Fair, August 7, 8, and 9, 2026

Homecraft Competitions - Livestock Shows

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

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

 

Thursday, July 23, 2026

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 24, 2026

Ambassador Competition ~ The Carriage House Event Centre
All are welcome! ~ Live Music ~ Refreshments

Thursday, August 6, 2026

6:00pm-9:00pm

Homecraft & Junior Exhibitors drop off exhibits and entry forms - The Carriage House

 

Friday, August 7, 2026

9:00am-Noon	Judging of Homecraft & Junior Exhibits ~ Not open to the public
6:00pm-12:00am	CORNFEST ~ Brought to you by Hanover Rotary Club and Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society

 

Saturday, August 8, 2026

10:00am-4:00pm	Exhibits open for viewing
10:00am-8:00pm	FREE Inflatables - fun for all ages
10:00am-5:00pm	FREE Children’s Activities and Agricultural Education in the Children’s Tent ~ Infield
10:00am-4:00pm	Andres Alpacas
10:00am-4:00pm	Blacksmith Demonstrations - Racetrack
11:00am-6:00pm	Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on Racetrack
10:00am	Hanover 4H Sheep Club Achievement Day ~ Barns south of track
10:30am	Baby Show -  in the Children’s Tent - Pre-registration by July 31 required - Contact secretarytreasurer@hbbas.org
11:00am-1:00am	Food Booths Open
11:00am-1:00am	Beer Garden Open - Under the Grandstand
11:30am	Foam Party - Bring a towel
12:00om- 3:00pm	Card Making Demonstration ~ Susan Schlorff
12:00om- 3:00pm	Barn Quilt Demonstration ~ D&B Barn Quilts
12:00om- 3:00pm	Embroidery Demonstration ~ Hetty Thorpe
12:00pm - 8:00pm	Klime Wall and Laser Vault Challenge
12:00pm	Registration for Horseshoe Tournament ~ Horseshoe pits south of racetrack ~ Contact Tim Becker 519-270-8805
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!
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 - Children's Tent
2:00pm	Foam Party - Bring a towel
2:30pm-3:30pm	Live Music ~ Dave Yuke ~ Main Stage in front of Grandstand
3:30-5:00pm	Live Music ~ Levi Watke ~ Main Stage in front of Grandstand
3:30pm	Live Show in the Children'ts Tent ~ No Harm on the Farm
4:30pm	Foam Party - Bring a towel
5:15-6:15pm	Line Dancing - Rockin’ Boots Linedancing Demonstration - Main Stage in front of Grandstand
5:00pm	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
6:15pm	Presentation of HBBAS Scholarships - Main Stage in front of Grandstand
6:30pm-8:30pm	LIVE MUSIC ~ After Midnight ~ Main Stage in front of Grandstand ~ NO COVER CHARGE ~ All Ages Event
9:00pm-11:00pm	LIVE MUSIC ~ Colt McLaughtin ~ Main Stage in front of Grandstand ~ NO COVER CHARGE ~ All Ages Event

 

Sunday, August 9, 2026

9:30am-10:30am	Registration for Beef Show
10:00am-2:00pm	Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on Racetrack
10:00am-3:00pm	FREE Inflatables - fun for all ages
11:00am-3:00pm	Andres Alpacas ~ Infield
11:00am-3:00pm	Blacksmith Demonstration ~ Racetrack
11:00am-3:00pm	Exhibits open for viewing - The Carriage House
11:00am-3:00pm	Klime Wall / Laser Vault Challenge
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-3:30pm	FREE Children’s Activities and Agricultural Education in the Children’s Tent ~ infield
11:00am-3:00pm	Food Booths Open
11:00pm-3:00pm	Beer Garden Open - Under the Grandstand
12:00pm-3:00pm	Card Making Demonstration ~ Susan Schlorff
12:00pm-3:00pm	Barn Quilt Demonstration ~ D&B Barn Quilts
12:00pm-3:00pm	Embroidery Demonstration ~ Hetty Thorpe
1:00 pm	Heavy Horse Pull ~ on Racetrack in front of Grandstand
3:00pm	Exhibitors ~ Removal of Exhibits from In Exhibit Hall

Download Here! 

Printed copies will be available for pickup soon 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

 

 

 

   Baby Contest 2026 Entry Form

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Livestock Competitions

IMPORTANCE NOTICE RE: LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS

All Livestock Competition entries will be completed through AssistExpo - https://www.assistexpo.ca/hanover-bentinck-brant-ag-society  **REGISTRATION NOT YET OPEN

All exhibitors will be required to sign a Liability Waiver before entering any livestock competitions. TWe encourage you to view the waiver prior to fair weekend for your information

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