IN PHOTOS: 101st Elementary School Fair in Belgrave

September 20, 2023 @ 10:20 amLocal News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

“Barbie” travels in style at the 101st Elementary School Fair in Belgrave. (Pauline Kerr photo)
“Make it, show it, grow it” is what the fair’s displays are all about – and the students looking at the displays enjoy the opportunity. (Pauline Kerr photo)
The arena included some remarkable displays, including giant stalks of corn. (Pauline Kerr photo)
While some students preferred the larger animals, chickens and other fowl had their share of fans. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Students at the school fair learn what judges look for in livestock competitions. (Pauline Kerr photo)
The Loonie Hunt is always a favourite activity at the fair. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Fair ambassador Farrah Henderson stops for a photo with the Madill school mascot and a group of Madill students. (Pauline Kerr photo)
The best part about being a showperson at the school fair is being applauded by classmates. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Fairgoers take the opportunity to pet the calves prior to competitions. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Competitors in the bicycle parade prepare to do a lap around the ball diamond. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Participants in the opening ceremony for the 101st Elementary School Fair in Belgrave on Sept. 13 pause for a photo before enjoying all that this year’s fair offered. Here, fair president Margaret Vincent introduces special guests including MPP Lisa Thompson and MP Ben Lobb. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Ambassador for the 101st Elementary School Fair, Farrah Henderson, a Grade 7 student at F. E. Madill, presides over the official opening. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Students from the catchment areas of Maitland River Elementary School, F. E. Madill, Hullett Central Public School, Brookside Public School, Sacred Heart Separate School and home-schooled students march to the fair grounds in Belgrave for the 101st Elementary School Fair. (Pauline Kerr photo)
The 101st Elementary School Fair was held in Belgrave on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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