2024 Hanover Fair 08/10/2024 10:00 am EDT 134 Days

Live Music Event - August 13 at Hanover Raceway - brought to you by the Hanover Fair

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

Homecraft Competitions - Ambassador Competition - Livestock Shows

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


TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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

 

Saturday, August 10, 2024

10:00am-4:00pm Exhibits open for viewing
10:00am-8:00pm FREE Grand River Inflatables - fun for all ages
10:00am-4:00pm FREE Children’s Activities and Agricultural Education in the Children’s Tent ~ Infield
11:00am-6:00pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on Racetrack
10:00am Hanover 4H Sheep  Club Achievement Day ~ Barns south of track
12:00pm Registration for Horseshoe Tournament   ~ Horseshoe pits south of racetrack
12:30pm Judging of Brown Swiss 4H Show Begins, Open Show at 1:00pm  ~ barns south of track
1:00pm Invitational Youth Sheep Show ~ barns south of track
1:00pm Judging of Jersey Show ~ barns south of track
1:00pm Horseshoe Tournament begins
1:00pm Registration for Pet Show ~ Children’s Tent
1:30pm-1:45pm Pet Show begins
2:00pm-1:00am Beer Garden Open
6:00pm Crowning of 2024/2025 Ambassadors
6:00pm-1:00am LIVE MUSIC EVENT ~ NO COVER CHARGE ~ All Ages Event

 

Sunday, August 13, 2022

 9:30am-10:30am    Registration for Beef Show
11:00am-3:00pm FREE Grand River Inflatables
11:00am-3:00pm Exhibits open for viewing
11:00am-1:00pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on Racetrack
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
11:00pm-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 - COMING SOON

Download Here! CHECK BACK IN THE NEW YEAR FOR THE 2024 FAIR BOOK AND CLASS LISTS

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 Junior Specials

Class 17 High School Grades 9 to 12

 

 

 


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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online Dressage Show

Hanover Fair 2023 Virtual Dressage Show

Show Results 

We are excited to offer you the opportunity of taking part in our Virtual Dressage Show once again this year! All classes will be Open with no age restrictions.

Again, we aim for this to be fun and educational as we try to keep the equestrian community engaged in our local fair. Feedback is welcome for future virtual and live shows and classes. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions and we will try our best to navigate through this together!

Contact: hff.horseshow@gmail.com 

Judge: TBA

 

The Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society and its horse show affiliates accept no liability for loss, accident, damage, injury, or illness to horses, riders, owners, or spectators or any person or property whatsoever.

 

Equestrian Canada rules to be used as a guideline:

Registration and Payment: THIS IS A PRE-REGISTRATION AND PRE-PAID EVENT. Payment will be required by July 30, 2023 to complete your entry (before is encouraged, first come first serve, entries may be limited).

Virtual Class Information:

Video Submission Deadline: July 30, 2023 (before is encouraged)

  • Results to be posted online during the Fair
  • Winners (top 3 pinned) will have their video links posted online
  • Judge’s feedback and test card will be provided to each competitor

Please fill out the registration form and email to: hff.horseshow@gmail.com

 

Riders may enter multiple classes.

Admin fee and show number apply to each horse/rider combination.

Entrants in Class 1&2 may not enter any other class.

Space may be limited per class; the horse show committee reserves the right to place riders on a reserve list should number of entries warrant.

The horse show committee also reserves the right to cancel or combine any classes with less than 3 entrants.

All entries will be confirmed via email when registration forms are received.

Gaited and Western Dressage entries welcome for Class 6.

Payment by Etransfer to: payments@hanoverfair.ca

 

ALL classes are OPEN and eligible for ALL ages

Class Entry Fee: $15.00 per test

Admin Fee: $5.00 per horse/rider combination

Prizes: Ribbons to third place for each class

              1st - $30.00, 2nd - $25.00, 3rd - $20.00.

Class List:

To download your test and review the rules, please see the posted PDF link or visit cadora.ca

 

Class Number

 

Test

 

Link

1

 

Leadline Walk Test

 

2

 

Leadline Walk/Trot Test

 

3

 

Walk/Trot CADORA Test A

 

4

 

Training CADORA Test A

 

5

 

First Level CADORA Test A

 

6

 

Test of Choice

 

Test must be declared at time of pre-registration

 

Filming Instructions and Video Guidelines

New* The video MUST clearly have the entrants state their name and that the test was filmed for the Hanover Fair Virtual Dressage Show . If this is not included, you will be asked to resubmit if time permits; if not, you will be disqualified.

*can be rider or handler for lead-line

*must not be edited audio

Ex: say “(Your Name) riding (Horse’s Name) for the Hanover Fair Virtual Dressage Show” at the end of your ride before exiting the ring

 

A good quality video will allow the judge to score and comment on your test accurately and appropriately.

  • Video must be continuous with no stops, edits or cuts
  • “Helmet to hoof” must be included in the frame AT ALL TIMES along with the relevant letters for the movement
  • A formal dressage ring is not required however a properly measured area (20m x 40m) will be marked with either actual dressage letters or pylons to indicate the four corners and eight letters
  • Provide adequate space around the perimeter of your dressage area for your horse to travel
  • The camera position will be stationary, located outside the ring, @C (considerations: slight elevation and distance back from ring)
  • Use of a tripod is encouraged
  • Zooming and panning are permitted provided “helmet to hoof” remains in the frame at all times
  • Begin filming at least 10 seconds prior to start of test
  • Continue filming at least 10 seconds after your final halt/salute as you exit the ring
    • The rider (or handler) must state the rider’s name and the show name (Hanover Fall Fair Virtual Dressage Show) on film after the completion of their test
  • Limit distractions including children, dogs, and excessive noise (exception: tests being called)
  • Natural outdoor light is preferred 

Failure to meet these requirements could result in insufficient quality to judge the video and therefore lead to disqualification

Note*: please be mindful of your settings if using PIXEO, PIVO or other auto-filming devices! The relevant dressage letters to the movement need to be visible (ie: when halted at X, B and E should be in frame)

 

Attire and Tack

Properly fitted helmet and boots with a heel

Show turn out is encouraged

Horses legs to be unobstructed - no boots or wraps

Equestrian Canada rules to apply to tack (bits) and artificial aids

The Lead-line Handler must be over 18 and suitably turned out, wearing proper, closed toe footwear with a heel

  • A single lead line will be connected to the noseband of the bridle or a closely fitted halter positioned under the bridle. THE LEAD LINE WILL NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE BIT.

 

Instructions for Video Submission:

Videos to be uploaded to YouTube with the link sent to us via email at hff.horseshow@gmail.com 

Registration confirmation will be sent via email and further instructions including competitor number and video title will be provided.

 

We look forward to your entries!!! Let's have some fun!!!