Pickin’ by the Pond delights crowd with great country music

July 9, 2026 @ 7:22 amNews, Walkerton Herald-Times

This year’s Pickin’ by the Pond, July 2-5, in Cargill drew music fans from all across the province with performances by talented artists like, above, Chris Miller (in white) with the Catfish Gumbo band including drummer Larry Brennan. Brennan, who hasn’t been to Pickin’ by the Pond in years, is a noted story-teller who had the crowd howling with laughter during his solo performance later in the afternoon. (Pauline Kerr photos)

CARGILL – “We hit the ball out of the park!” commented event co-chair Cyndy Abell. This year’s Pickin’ by the Pond, July 2-5, had the crowd up and dancing to the best in country music despite some minor weather challenges. Abell said attendance Friday was down a bit – it was just too hot. Some…

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Pauline Kerr is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Walkerton Herald-Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.