Northland Field Days patron reflects on event's rain-soaked beginnings
Northland Field Days patron Ross Newlove remembers the inaugural field days he attended 40 years ago.
For forty-year-olds, there's no excuse to miss this year's Northland Field Days.
To mark the event's 40th anniversary, all 40-year-olds get free entry to the three-day event.
Northland Field Days coordinator Luciana Schwarz says photo identification with birth date will be required for free entry.
Tickets for the event have gone on sale via the Northland Field Days website. Prizes are the same as last year.
For each day, adults pay $13, children between six and 14 pay $5, families with two adults and two children pay $30. Children under five have free admission.
Highlights at this year's include an outdoor zone featuring hunting, fishing, camping and boating equipment and gear.
Live music will be playing at the event.
Sheep dog trials, lawn mower racing, and tractor pull are also the cards.
Three food court areas will be available during the event.
Northland Field Days patron Ross Newlove remembers the inaugural field days he attended 40 years ago.
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