Shawn Paul soars over the competition in Saturday's BMX Contest. Photo and editing by Kristy Newell.
The Bethel Community Fair sponsored a Skateboarding & BMX Contest on Saturday evening, August 27th. The event drew a large crowd of all ages to Pinky’s Skate Park and showcased many talented, local athletes.
Click below (read more) to view the results and a photo gallery of the contest.
To view the fair photo gallery click here.
The Bethel Community Fair was August 26-28th.
The Bethel Community Fair drew crowds this weekend. Top events included live bird demonstrations with a Great Grey Owl and Bald Eagle, Saturday Market fun, and a Skateboarding & BMX Contest.
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Lots to do this weekend, August 26-28th, in Bethel! Check out the items on display at the Cultural Center – the primary fair venue- or participate in some of the other fun activities for kids or adults. There’s a little something for everyone!
Friday, August 26th:
9 – 9 pm – Fair items on display at the Cultural Center
11- 6 pm – Fair Photography Contest on display at the Art Guild
6 pm – Talent Show & Open Mic Night at the Cultural Center (with prizes!)
7 pm – Cribbage Tournament at the Log Cabin by Pinky’s Park
Saturday, August 27th:
10- 5 pm -Fair items on display at the Cultural Center
10- 2pm – Saturday Market at the Cultural Center
10 am – Fun Run/Walk begins at the Cultural Center
9 – 5 pm – Bird viewing with local experts all day by the park across from the Lion’s Club (special demonstrations with a Bald Eagle and a Great Gray Owl at 11 am & 2 pm)
11- 6 pm – Fair photography contest on display at the Art Guild
1:30 pm – Bethel Garden Tours; tour bus leaves from the Cultural Center at this time- ride along or follow
2 pm – Free hot dogs provided at the Log Cabin by Pinky’s Park
2 – 5 pm – Games & Activities for youth 12 and under at the Log Cabin by Pinky’s Park (capture the flag, musical chairs, scavenger hunt…)
5- 7 pm – Skateboarding/ BMX Bike Contest at Pinky’s Skate Park
5- 9 pm – $5 BBQ & Pool Tournament at the Bethel Youth Center (for adults ages 18-30)
5- 7 pm – Very Berry Clean Fish Moose Harvest Community Potluck at the ONC Multipurpose Building (please bring a dish to share)
7- 12:30 am – Fiddle Dance at the ONC Multipurpose Building (no admission fee)
Sunday, August 28:
11-2 pm – Fair items and live animals will be on display at the Cultural Center. Refreshments will be served and winners highlighted- come celebrate!
Sure you’re familiar with the Birthday Line Call-In Show, but have you ever tuned in for Peacetalk on the last Wednesday of the month?
Did you know that Jean Brinich hosts a Classical music show every other Sunday from 5-8pm? You can pick up local gardening tips this summer on Thursday mornings at 8:45am or learn about community happenings on Yuk-to-Yuk or Talkline.
There are several other locally-produced music shows as well, hosted by the likes of Peter Twitchell, Rybo Shore, Andrew Simmons and Outback Garry.
For a listing of all of KYUK’s local shows, from music shows to weekly and monthly public affairs shows, click here.
If you’re interested in hosting your own show, contact Kristy at KYUK at 543-0228 or email: kristy@kyuk.org.
