IN PHOTOS: Monkton’s 165th Homecoming Weekend Celebration

June 29, 2022 @ 1:59 pmListowel Banner, Local News, News

(Cory Bilyea photo)
Despite the blistering heat on Saturday, June 25, youth gathered to participate in the Youth Road Hockey Tournament, one of several sporting events at the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Children’s artwork wishing Monkton a Happy 165th birthday at the entrance to the library. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Elma-Logan Recreation Complex transformed into “Mini Monkton” during the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend, pictured here are some of the displays set out in the rink. (Cory Bilyea photo)
A display showing the original bat, crock, and salt used during annual sauerkraut making at the Mini Monkton display in the arena. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Smith family spent June 25 exploring all of the activities at the Monkton 165th Homecoming weekend. Pictured here from left to right are Deacon, Dwight, Liam, Justine, and Ryann Smith. (Cory Bilyea photo)
North Perth Recreation & Community Programs were on hand demonstrating Recreation Day Camp activities like hula hoop skills, and giving out washable tattoos. Pictured, from left: Adi Tecsa, Amy Gorzalczynski, Kelly Broughton, Jessica Bannerman, and Brett Falk. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Former Listowel resident Colleen Crossland is visiting from Nanaimo, B.C. She attended the Monkton 165th Homecoming Weekend and tried her hand at book page art at the North Perth Public Library’s booth, pictured here making a pumpkin on June 25. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Monkton Library held an open house including a “StoryWalk” for the children attending the Monkton Homecoming weekend. (Cory Bilyea photo)
It wouldn’t be a party in the Huron-Perth region without Clifford resident Garrett Schouten, aka Chuckles, on-hand to wow the kids with his balloon twisting creations. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Melanie Docking holding her daughter Violet McLean during the festivities at the Monkton Homecoming weekend on June 25. In the background is Dad, Robert McLean. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Monkton’s 165th Homecoming weekend on June 25. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Fun activities for the kids at the Monkton Homecoming celebration on June 25. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Nicholson family step-dancing during the Monkton Homecoming weekend on June 25. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The Nicholson family step-dancing during the Monkton Homecoming weekend on June 25. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Roger Cook demonstrated his woodworking skills at the Monkton Homecoming celebration on June 25. Cook is from the Stratford area where he has a sawmill at this home. He enjoys using old-fashioned tools to do his work, saying they use crosscut saws instead of modern chainsaws to cut their wood. Cook is pictured here creating a boat oar. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Jim Meagher (right) and Ron Schotchmer lit the fire at 6:30 a.m. in Monkton to start cooking a huge pot of old-fashioned baked beans during the homecoming celebration on June 25. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Ginny White enjoys some old-fashioned baked beans at the Monkton Homecoming celebration on June 25. (Cory Bilyea photo)
Ethel resident Richard Kular shows off his blacksmithing skills on Sat. Jun. 25 during the Monkton Homecoming celebration. Kular is a member of the Ontario Artist Blacksmiths Association (OABA), which seeks to promote the work and trade of blacksmithing, both traditional and modern. (Cory Bilyea photo)
The village of Monkton hosted its 165th Homecoming Weekend from June 24-26, 2022.
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Cory Bilyea is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Wingham Advance Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.