IN PHOTOS: Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair thrills crowds

September 14, 2022 @ 9:35 amLocal News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

A thrilling demonstration by the fire department drew a huge crowd at the Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Balloon flowers, animals and hats were among the attractions at the arena Saturday in Mildmay. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Entries of all kinds were on display for the Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Enjoying the displays at the arena are Cohen Campbell, Jace Durrer and Evelyn Ehrlich. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Cyclists pop wheelies during the parade. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Among the more colourful floats was this entry. (Pauline Kerr photo)
This year’s fair parade got a bit political, with candidates participating. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Newly crowned Mildmay-Carrick Fair Ambassador Emma Lorentz rides in style during Saturday’s parade. (Pauline Kerr photo)
The Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair parade is always a crowd favourite. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Saturday’s 4-H competitions gave young showmen the chance to show their calves and compete for top honours. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Emma Lorentz is 2022 ambassador of the Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Emma Lorentz, centre, is the 2022 ambassador of the Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair. Here, she poses for a photo with fellow competitors (not in order) Gracie Metcalfe, Rylie Wise, Jana Kreager, Camryn Borth, Nicole Borth, Brooke Lorentz, Michaela Durrer, and Hannah Metcalfe. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Entertainment at the ambassador of the fair competition Sept. 9 included a performance by Avery and Madalynn McGregor. (Pauline Kerr photo)
The Hon. Rob Black, Senator and chair of the Senate Agriculture and Forestry committee, officially opens the 157th Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair. (Pauline Kerr photo)

MILDMAY – “Back in Action” was the theme of this year’s Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair, and the event certainly lived up to it. After two years of COVID-19 cancellations, people were looking forward to the 157th fall fair, as much to celebrate the opportunity to get together again as it was for the traditional displays and…

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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.