Get Involved–Red Ribbon Gearing Up!

Gardens are growing, quilters are quilting, artists are painting, wine is aging–and it is eleven weeks until competition day at the Chestermere Ag Society Red Ribbon Competition September 9th and 10th. Time to think about getting involved with this, the longest running Chestermere event now in its 27th year. Back in 1989 it was exciting to see 300 entries, today there are more than a thousand in the eleven sections with opportunities for adults and children to compete. Prize monies from donors are coming in, and a list of those generous business and individuals can be seen in the booklet ( online at https://www.facebook.com/ChestermereCountryFair/?fref=ts ) and available at City Hall, Waiting Room Café, at the Saturday Farmer’s Market at the Library, and CRCA. But none of this will happen without new and enthusiastic volunteers! Thanks to those who have helped these past years, but there are lots of opportunities available for new helpers at this exciting Ag Society event. Adults and teens are invited to assist with pie making on Wed Sept 7th for the annual STARS old fashioned pie auction on the Saturday (learn to make pastry!), assistance needed for set up and decoration Thursday Sept 8th, and help with taking in entries and assisting judges (get up close with judges!) on September 9th. Then when the ‘curtain rises’ and doors open on Saturday at 10am help is needed at the Red Ribbon front desk to monitor the display and hand out prizes. If you would be interested in helping you can send a PM through the FB page or call Pat 403 273 5108 or email her at tindall@telusplanet.net