Walkerton Streetfest ‘exceeded expectations,’ says Brockton mayor

July 27, 2022 @ 11:27 amBusiness, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Petunia the Clown delights children at Walkerton Streetfest. (Municipality of Brockton photo)
Firefighters Matt Preese, James Lang and Michael Audibert, far right, participate in Busking for Bucko, to raise funds for the burn camp for children. A total of $600 was raised for Camp Bucko. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Gillian Simpson of For the Love of Ice offers words of encouragement to Coun. James Lang as he takes the ice bath challenge to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice Inc. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Riley and Olivia Witzel try out various ways of making music at A & R Music during Walkerton Streetfest on Friday, July 22. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Rural Strength and Fitness challenged kids to try out the obstacle course. (Pauline Kerr photo)
In celebration of Victoria Jubilee Hall’s 125th anniversary, tours were offered during Streetfest. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Wain and Julie Huber and grandkids were among the many people who took in Walkerton Streetfest on July 22 – a day-long celebration of summer fun in the sun, in downtown Walkerton. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Roc N Duke’s Pet Supplies offered treats for canines, and balloons for kids. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Nuclear Innovation Institute’s Science in the Summer crew set up activities outside the library. (Pauline Kerr photo)

WALKERTON – On a hot, summer Friday, July 22, Walkerton’s downtown turned into a large street festival, with live music, entertainment for the younger set, and plenty to interest their parents. Charity played a large part in the activities of Walkerton Streetfest. The owner of one of Walkerton’s newest businesses, For the Love of Ice,…

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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.