Day at a Country Fall Fair

Yesterday was my hometown Fall Fair and Corn Festival. Held every year on the third Saturday on September, it is one of the events of the season that no one wants to miss.

It all starts with a parade. Unfortunately, the day dawned grey and rainy but parade-goers showed up anyway. It was led off by the Colour Guard - old soldiers who have served our country. Bless them.

I loved the entry from the Donkey and Mule Club (who knew there was such a club?). The little burros were so cute and so well-behaved.

This year the parade was a little heavy on heavy equipment. Since we live in a farming community, this comes as no surprise, however, some of these machines look almost like something out of a science-fiction movie.

Since the weather was cold and wet but the forecast called for clearing and sunshine in the afternoon, I went home for a couple of hours and worked on preparing for my new workshop.

After lunch, I walked over to the fair grounds to have a look at the displays.

The display of hatchling chicks is always popular with children. There is something about those fluffy little bodies that makes you want to hold one in your hand.

Lots of competition in the flower classes this year.

I was the judge for the painting and drawing competition for about the fifth year, though it could be more - I've lost count. The grand prize painting is a lovely seascape.

It was nice that the sun came out for the outdoor competitions. Members of the 4-H Sheep clubs showing off their immaculately-groomed animals.

Some local food producers keeping up with the times. The lady on the left is my sister, Debra, from The Farm House Natural Cheeses. Note the logo artwork on her apron front which was created by me! Our friends, Claude and Trudie Bouchard are from Limbert Mountain Farm.

It wouldn't be a country fair without a carousel and this little cutie is ready to ride.

Plenty of fun to be had on the rides and games.

This is dairy country and these beauties are all dolled up, ready for their next competition.

Sarah, a young competitor, allowed me to take her picture with her rabbit, Cocoa. They both look like winners to me.

You might say that sometimes Fall Fair is a high-flying experience. (No, I didn't go up on that one.)