"BABY SHOW 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!
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
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 |
| 10:00am-4:00pm | Virtual Harness Racing - Under the Grandstand |
| 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 Show 2026 Entry Form
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 NOW 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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