The gates were up as fairgoers streamed onto the fairgrounds for a wild weekend of agriculture-inspired fun.
“We had a very good turn out,” said Tammy Arthur, the Huntingdon Agricultural Society’s secretary-treasurer, both in terms of people and participants in the various activities and events. Sunday was an especially good day. There were 75 cars registered for Sunday’s demolition derby, making it one of the largest competitions in recent history.
There was an excellent showing for the 4-H showmanship and cattle show, with more entries in the coloured breeds category. Agricultural activities sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food inspired young minds to think about farming in new ways, while kids of all ages flocked to the exciting midway rides and games. The Moonlight Stomp Company had large groups shuffling in time with line dancing demonstrations during the day, before bands The Bounty Hunters and Eastbound of Bytown took over in the beer tent.
The fair concluded with the drawing of a fire pit donated by Atelier McKellar Metalworks, which was won by Dorothy Mays. The 50/50 draw also brought in $2,677 for the fair and the same amount was split between three winners.
*These photographs were taken by four exceptional junior photographers in partnership with Wattie Photography. You can see more of their excellent work on display at Jream Café in Huntingdon until August 15.