Southlands Country Fair
The Southlands Country Fair is a community event that focuses on horses and a rural lifestyle within the city of Vancouver. It was created to showcase the unique equestrian neighbourhood of Southlands, and to give all residents of Vancouver the opportunity to enjoy a day in the country, without leaving the city.
Several thousand people attend the Country Fair every year. At the Fair, you'll meet families with kids as well as lots of other people seeking an old-fashioned country experience within the city.
There are activities for all ages, all day long. Shopping, learning, petting animals, riding ponies, playing games, and watching horses and riders perform...you will be entertained from the moment you enter the gates. Specific attractions include:
* Horse Entertainment throughout the day featuring Southlands riders demonstrating all the exciting things horses can do
* Pony Rides and Hay Rides
* a Farm Yard Fun area for the kids full of old-fashioned, country-themed activities
* the Country Lane Market for those who love to shop for local arts and crafts
* Used Book Sale and Tail Gate Thrift Sale
* Kids' Baking Contest
* the Macdonald Street Farm full of animals for the kids to meet
* lots of great food and a pleasant picnic area
* day-long musical entertainment featuring local artists
