Weather Forecast Looks Fairlicious
The forecast is perfect fair weather
By Robert Thomas
It’s the type of weather that if the forecast holds over the next five days will most definitely put a smile on the faces of the organizers of the Moose Jaw Hometown Fair - not too hot, not too cold but above all sunny and no rain.
According to Environment Canada’s seven day forecast for the next five days - Wednesday to Sunday inclusive - the weather is predicted to be sunny with the daytime high temperatures to range from 21C today up to 27C on Sunday.
For an event that is highly weather dependent the forecast has everyone up at the Exhibition grounds smiling as the final touch ups are being completed for the event that was months in the planning.
THE FORECAST LOOKS LIKE PERFECT MOOSE JAW HOMETOWN FAIR WEATHER - SOURCE ENVIRONMENT CANADA
Put on by the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company the Moose Jaw Hometown Fair kicks off this evening at 7 pm with the parade down Main Street.
Fair organizers encourage people to show up early with your lawn chairs to pick out your favourite spot to watch the 2023 edition which has the theme of “Summer In The City.”
THE FINAL PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY BY WEST COAST AMUSEMENTS STAFF ON THE FERRIS WHEEL ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON - MJ INDEPENDENT PHOTO
Then tomorrow - Thursday June 22nd - the annual fair kicks off with gates opening at 3 pm and closing at 10 pm.
A list of events for Thursday is below.
On Friday June 23rd the gates to the Fair open at 3 pm and close at 11 pm a list of events for Friday is below.
On Saturday June 23rd - the big day at Fair - the gates open at 10 am for the 4H Steer show with the Midway opening at noon. The Midway closes at 11 pm. A list of events can be seen below.
On Sunday June 24th the gates open at 10 am for the 4H Steer show with the Midway opening at noon. The Midway closes at 8 pm. A list of events can be seen below.
For people who are now deciding to attend the Fair and want to purchase the $50 pre-sale vouchers that can be exchanged for admission as well as wristbands for unlimited rides on the Midway today is the last day to do so.
The vouchers for wristbands are a pre-sale item only and may be purchased at the Moose Jaw Exhibition office (250 Thatcher Drive East) as well as Family Pizza (410 Lilloet Street West) and Pet Valu (1251 Main Street North) until the closing of business on June 21st.
It should be noted that Family Pizza and Pet Valu have later business closing times than the Moose Jaw Exhibition office.
The vouchers can be used at any one day of the Moose Jaw Hometown Fair.
The wristbands are for sale for $55 after the pre-sales are over and do not include admission.
If you do not want to take in the rides - or do not purchase a pre-sale voucher - admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and free for children six (6) and under.