It was an idyllic, sunny day to pet goats, race zucchinis and go for a hayride at this year’s annual Brackendale Fall Fair, and organizers said Saturday (Sept. 12) was the most successful in the event’s 21-year history.
“I think it was the best year yet,” said Thor Froslev, president of the Brackendale Farmers’ Institute (BFI) and organizer of the annual agriculture-based fall fair.
“The weather was perfect and it was very well attended. People seem to just love to come to the fall fair.”
“I couldn’t believe how many kids there were running around this year,” Froslev said. “Doesn’t anyone ever sleep in Squamish?”
“It was indeed bigger than ever,” said Glenne Campbell, BFI vice-president and organizer of the expansive vendor area of the fair, which was larger this year.
“Our numbers aren’t in yet, but it was super busy. We had 87 vendors and community groups,” she said.
“And I really commend all the community groups that came out and were able to showcase all that they do in the community.”
But even with so many vendor booths offering everything from pizza and snow cones to burgers, hot dogs and more, Campbell said there was still one gap she could identify.
“Coffee,” she said.
“I would definitely like to find a coffee vendor for next year, because that seemed to be the only thing missing for people. And if that is our only problem, then I think we’ve done pretty well.”
She also said organizers want to meet and work with Squamish Climate Action Network and Carney’s Waste Systems to improve how the fair manages its waste in the future.
However, Froslev’s future involvement with the fall fair will change, he said.
“I won’t be involved in organizing it anymore,” said the 82-year-old, who started the event 21 years ago.
“But I do think I’ll still volunteer and be there next year. It’s still such a lot of fun. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”
