The Dauphin Agricultural Society held its Sponsorship Appreciation Luncheon Thursday.
A record number of people attended the luncheon recognizing all the Ag Society Fair sponsors.
Vice President Tere Stykalo hosted the formal part of the lunch where several door prizes were given away as well as some prestigious awards.
Doris Fletcher was recognized for her 50 years of service to the Dauphin Ag Society.
Patti Eilers and Darren Damsgaard received the Lifetime Membership Award. Eilers and Damsgaard have been part of the Ag Society for 20 years.
The ceremony also saw Julie Butterfield receive the Dauphin Ag Society Sponsorship, which she will use towards her studies at Brandon University in the fall.
Another award the Ag Society gave way saw Don Dewar winning the Ron Brook Memorial Award at Farm Outlook in March
The Dauphin Ag Society Fair starts Friday with the gates opening up at 9 am and the midway starting up at noon. Make sure you catch the parade at 10 am on Saturday and the fan favourite Demo Derby taking place Sunday night at 6 pm. For a full schedule of events, check out the Dauphin Ag Society Fair website