HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen-39Th Annual Reunion, 2000-09-06, Page 37THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. 2000. PAGE A-17.
From dogs to dancers entertainment abounds
Tiffin’s Orchestra in the auditorium
Sunday starts off with a hearty firemen's
breakfast at 7:30 a.m. before enjoying a
rousing non-denominational church service
at 10 a.m. at the Main Stage.
The stepdancing competition takes place
at the Main Stage at 1 p.m.
As well as musical events, tractor pulls,
threshing, border collie demonstrations and
horse demonstrations will take place
throughout the weekend.
Admission to the three-day event is $2 for
senior citizens (Friday only), $4 for adults
and children 12 and under are charged $1
unless accompanied by an adult, then they
are free. z
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A relatively new attraction at the annual Reunion is the border collie demonstra
tions. Audiences are delighted by the dogs’ escapades with the Indian runner
ducks as they herd them through an obstacle course with amazing alacrity.
From the foot-stomping notes of a fiddle
to the chill-inspiring strains of the bagpipes,
the 39th Huron Pioneer Thresher and
Hobby Association’s reunion in Bly th, from
Sept. 8-10, offers a huge selection of music
as well as entertaining shows with talented
dancers and performers.
From Wednesday, Sept. 6 to the final
parade Sunday afternoon, visitors will be
treated to jam sessions, old-time dancing,
fiddle tunes, Pierce’s Band, Joe Tiffin’s
Orchestra, the Happy Hoofers, Brussels
Pipe Band and the best in
competition.
While campers jam at
Wednesday evening, the
serve as a classroom for old-time dance les
sons. Thursday’s fiddle jam will be held in
Sheds #1, 2 and 3.
Entertainment will kick-off Friday with
Pierce’s Band taking to Second Stage at
noon.
The Second Stage will also be the site of
the official opening ceremonies at 12:30
p.m.
At I p.m., the fiddle competition will fol
low the Happy Hoofers on the Main Stage.
The Hoofers return at 3 p.m.
At 4 p.m. on Friday and at 4:30 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday, a parade review
be held at the Second Stage.
For those wishing to rosin the bow
belt out a few tunes of their own, a jam
sion will be held in Shed #3 at 8 p.m.
Pierce’s Orchestra will move indoors
Friday evening, to provide country music
for the 8 p.m. dance.
Saturday events kick off at 7:30 a.m.
when the firehall will be open lor a pancake
breakfast.
Joe Tiffin's Orchestra will bring dancers
to the dance floor' Saturday afternoon as
they entertain from the Second Stage.
Brussels Pipe Band will take over at I
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fiddle and dance
Steel Shed #2,
auditorium will
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p.m., adding a different flavour to the after
noon before they move to the antique vehi
cles exhibit arena at 3 p.m.
The Gary Boyle Band will also appear on
the Second Stage.
Evening activities can be enjoyed both at
the Shed #3 jam session or dancing to Joe
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Congratulations to the Huron Pioneer Thresher
& Hobby Association on your 39th Year
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