The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride Is Coming To Napan

UPDATE (June 4, 2015) - Both the Monday June 8th and Tuesday June 9th shows of the RCMP Musical Ride are sold out.  Please be advised that tickets will not be sold nor will money be accepted at the gate for those that do not have tickets. 

The Napan Agricultural Show board of directors appreciates the support from those who purchased tickets and look forward to seeing you in Napan for the RCMP Musical Ride.

Napan, NB (March 3, 2015) - One of Canada's most recognized icons, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride, will be performing at the Napan Agricultural Show fairgrounds on June 8^th and 9^th, 2015.

The RCMP Musical Ride represents a colourful Canadian tradition. The troop of 32 horses and riders will perform a variety of cavalry drills choreographed to music. Working through a unique medium, they support the RCMP community policing efforts throughout Canada.

The Musical Ride was developed in 1876 by early members of the North-West Mounted Police to display their riding ability and entertain the local community. It has evolved over the decades into a uniquely Canadian performance enjoyed by tens of thousands of spectators every year.

Members of the Musical Ride are first and foremost police officers. They all have at least two years’ experience in active police work before volunteering for duty with the Musical Ride. Surprisingly, most have no prior riding experience.

For more information, visit the Napan Agricultural Show website at napan.ca/show. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to The Roof That Jack Started.

ATV Poker Rally - September 22, 2012

We are hosting an ATV Poker Rally on Saturday, September 22nd to raise funds for the "Roof that Jack Started" project.  Please click on the image below for more details.

Thanks to Scott Walsh for organizing this event and thank you to the sponsors of this event!

MYPIE vs MOLD Lawn Tractor Challenge

A new event at the 21st Annual Napan Agricultural Show will feature the “MYPIE vs MOLD Lawn Tractor Challenge”, happening Thursday August 9th at 7PM.  This event will match the lawn tractor driving skills of the Miramichi Young Professionals and Involved Entrepreneurs with the skills of the “Not so Young” business professionals of the Miramichi Old Lads Department.

The idea behind this event grew as a result of the annual MYPIE Gala which took place this past April.  During the Gala, Downtowns Miramichi General Manager, Wade Hallihan introduced the idea of MOLD upon learning that he was “too old” to become a member of MYPIE.  Napan Agricultural Show Director and Announcer, John O’Shea was in attendance at the Gala and later approached MYPIE Gala organizer, Shannon Daley about having some their member’s trade in their suits and gowns for some good, country fun.  O’Shea wanted to have an event that would not only expose the Napan Agricultural Show to organizations that may not be familiar with the show, but offer younger business people and professionals, a new venue to promote their organizations such as the spectators of the Napan Agricultural Show.  From there, the MYPIE vs. MOLD Lawn Tractor Challenge was created.

MYPIE Team Members include:

• Jason McCarthy - MYPIE Entrepreneur of the Year
• Adam Hambrook - MYPIE Professional of the Year
• Clarissa Harris-LeBreton - MYPIE Community Champion of the Year
• Pat King - MYPIE People's Choice Winner for volunteerism
• Shawn Cripps - MYPIE Treasurer
• April Dickson – MYPIE Member and Napan Agricultural Show Director

MOLD Team Members include:

• Paul Bowes - North Shore Sports
• Paddy Quinn - 99.3 The River
• Chopper Robinson - Miramichi Online
• Darryl McKinnon - West Side Fitness
• Bob MacCullum - Popular Miramichi Entertainer
• Wade Hallihan - GM- DowntownS Miramichi/Founder of MOLD

For more information, visit the Napan Agricultural Show website at napan.ca/show or visit their facebook page at facebook.com/napanagriculturalshow.

Also visit the websites of MYPIE and DowntownS Miramichi

Update - Light Horse Competitors for 2012

The Executive of the Napan Agricultural Show met prior to the Board of Director's meeting on July 30th to review the number of Light Horse competitors to be accepted in to the 2012 Napan Agricultural Show.  The number of Draft Horse and Cattle entries were reviewed and it was decided that all 22 Light Horse entries will be accepted this year.

As there are only 14 Light Horse stalls available and 8 stalls available in the barns, the Executive heard three requests for inside stalls and allowed those requests.  The rest of the names were put in for a draw for the final 5 inside stalls.  Listed below are the people who have inside stalls.

Please note:

• There are no more available inside stalls
• Stalls will be assigned
• There will be no changes to the assigned stalls

1. Gayle Govereau
2. Grace Trowbridge - Inside Stall
3. MacKenzie Fournier
4. Sarah McNeil
5. Kiersten Brennan
6. Troy Williams
7. Paul Reynolds
8. Sarah Stewart
9. Joshua Whiffen
10. Christina Jardine - Inside Stall
11. Zoe Manuel - Inside Stall
12. Alison Jones-Hubbard
13. Jennifer Gregan
14. MacKenzie Tucker - Inside Stall
15. Suan Donovan-Pugsley - Inside Stall
16. Megan MacDiarmid - Inside Stall
17. Kyla Reynolds
18. David Gregan
19. Kylin Steeves - Inside Stall
20. Jessie Oulet
21. Jillian Robichaud - Inside Stall
22. Jared Stevens

Schizophrenia Society of NB - Cow Patty Bingo, August 12th

The Schizophrenia Society of NB is returning to the Napan Agricultural Show for their annual "Cow Patty Bingo".  The event will take place between 1 PM and 4 PM on Sunday, August 12th.

To take part in this worthy fundraiser, you can purchase tickets at the Schizophrenia Society of NB office at 130 Duke Street, Miramichi as well as Bill's Kwik-Way, also on Duke Street in Miramichi and various other locations around the Miramichi.

Tickets are $5.00 each and that will buy you one square in the Bingo grid.  Please support the Schizophrenia Society of NB while attending the 21st Annual Napan Agricultural Show.

Light Horse Competitors for 2012

The following is the list of Light Horse competitors in the order they were pulled out during a random draw, which took place at the July 23, 2012 NAS Director's meeting.  At this point, we can guarantee that the top 14 are in the show and the names shown in bold are in.  

The NAS Board cannot make a decision regarding accepting more entries until all Cattle and Draft Horse entries are received following the July 28th deadline. We will update this notice once that decision has been made.

1. Gayle Govereau
2. Grace Trowbridge
3. MacKenzie Fournier
4. Sarah McNeil
5. Kiersten Brennan
6. Troy Williams
7. Paul Reynolds
8. Sarah Stewart
9. Joshua Whiffen
10. Christina Jardine
11. Zoe Manuel
12. Alison Jones-Hubbard
13. Jennifer Gregan
14. MacKenzie Tucker
15. Suan Donovan-Pugsley
16. Megan MacDiarmid
17. Kyla Reynolds
18. David Gregan
19. Kylin Steeves
20. Jessie Oulet
21. Jillian Robichaud
22. Jared Stevens

2012 Prize Books are Now Available

The Prize Books are now available for the 2012 Show.  The Prize Book has all of the information you need if you wish to enter exhibits in the following divisions:

• Draft Horses
• Beef Cattle
• Dairy Cattle
• Handicrafts
• Amateur Photography
• Foods (Baking & Preserves)
• Horticulture (Flowers & Vegetables)
• 4-H
• Light Horse

It also has information regarding:

• Hauling Match
• Tough Farmer Competition
• Official Exhibitor Schedule
• Entry Forms
• Breakfasts and Suppers
• And Much More!

The deadline for exhibitors to get their entry form submitted is July 28th for all categories except Light Horse.  Light Horse entries have to be submitted by July 20th.

To get a Prize Book, contact the Director of the category you wish to enter or e-mail the Napan Agricultural Show at show@napan.com.

Click here for a list of the Napan Agricultural Show Directors and their phone numbers.  Just scroll down to page 5.