Families head to Shindig at Sugar Shack in support County’s hospital

Administrator | Aug 08, 2016 | Comments 0

Heading down the path at Walt’s Sugar Shack to the antique tractor display, silent auction and vendor’s market.

More than 50 volunteers pulled together a day of family fun in support of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Saturday at Walt’s Sugar Shack on Salem Road.

New to the County, Amelia and Natalie (and brother Benjamin, not shown) had their faces painted before touring the fun at the Sugar Shack.

New to the County, Amelia and Natalie (and brother Benjamin, not shown) had their faces painted before touring various centres set up at the Sugar Shack.

Having a look at one of the many antique tractors and farm implements on display.

A pancake breakfast started off activities as visitors piled onto hay wagons for a ride to the day-long event. Live music, face painting, antique tractors and implement demonstrations and a driver’s seat in the County’s new aerial fire truck were offered, along with live and silent auctions, food, entertainment and a vendor’s market.

Gary Silcok, who purchased PEC Mayor Robert Quaiff's arrangement, shown with Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison, holding the poseys purchased by a supportive wife, Jane.

Gary Silcok, who purchased PEC Mayor Robert Quaiff’s arrangement, shown with Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison, holding the posies purchased by a supportive wife, Jane.

A PEC versus Quinte West flower arranging contest saw the two municipalities mayors and fire chiefs in battle to create the bouquet bringing the highest funds in auction.

When PEC Mayor Robert Quaiff and Fire Chief Scott Manlow’s arrangements had the County side raising $125, Jane Harrison bid one dollar more on her husband Mayor Jim Harrison’s offering to up the Quinte West side’s total to win at $126.

Cityline chef Devan Rajkumar, with assistant, Hunter.

Headlining the event was Chef Devan Rajkumar, culinary guest expert on Cityline TV who showed his love for food engaging his audience in preparing a local foods menu – including kale caesar salad with sirloin, T-bone, prime rib and bacon; pork patties on buns and a fresh berry gazpacho soup.

Between the demonstrations and entertainment, more yummy food offerings included homemade pie and kettle cooked corn. The day wrapped up with entertainment from Becky Elliott and Dean Austin and The Reasons.