Sun shone on most of Picton’s annual fair

The sun shone on Picton’s Fair for the most part on the weekend though Saturday night’s intense thunderstorms drowned out the evening’s events.

Landon Scanlon and Ethan Valleau tour the floor while registrations were under way for the baby show.

While the rest of the fair was being set up Friday, parents, family and friends of 65 new babies gathered at the curling club for the annual show and contest.

Russell Marek with his “Best Baby” trophies and parents Anna and Michael.

Russell Marek was named the Best Baby in Show, attending with parents Anna and Michael. Looking dapper in his straw hat, he was named winner in the 13 – 18 month male category.

First runner-up was Muira Grace, daughter of Matt and Serena Stiff, winner of the 7-12-month female category.

Second runner up were twins Westin and William McTaggart, sons of Katie and Wesley McTaggart, winners of this year’s twins category.

Lilah looks over the crowd as her sister Corah Craig reaches for her ice cream while awaiting the judges.

Lana Latchford and Nancy Craig take last-minute registrations.

Lana Latchford, coordinator of the Baby Show for the past 36 years, noted there were 65 babies registered for this year’s show. She was assisted this year by Nancy Craig.

Entertainer Andy Forgie sang for the crowd as last-minute registrations were under way, in the curling club, then welcomed competitors to the stage.

Judging was a tough job for Carol Baker and Pam Smith.

“I don’t know how we’re going to make decisions,” said Baker. “They’re all cute,” she said, looking over the contestants in the room. “Yes, I’m a little bit terrified over making choices,” added Smith.

Winners of all categories await the top-three results.

In the end, all the contestants were declared winners, but trophies were awarded to the following:

0-3 mos female – Emma Lough, daughter of Melissa Lough
0-3 mos male – Harley Walker, son of Jessica Walker

4-6 mos female – Ariah Hewitt, daughter of Dylan Hewitt and Ashley Frankum
4-6 mos male – Bennett Weedman son of Heather and Adam Weedman

7-12 mos female – Muira Grace daughter of Matt and Serena Stiff
7-12 mos male – Oliver Ostrander, son of Samantha Ostrander

13-18 mos female – Nellie Jean Kuipers, daughter of Beth and Steve Kuipers
13-18 male – Russell Joseph Marek, son of Anna and Michael Marek

Some year’s there’s none, but this year there were three sets of twins at the show.

Twins category (three sets this year) Westin and William McTaggart, sons of Katie and Wesley McTaggart.

A look at this year’s fair, with photos by Bill Samuel:

Tracy Willis of Picton goes 97 feet in the lawn tractor pull.

Teachers Pet by Sienna Campbell, of Picton, won a first-place ribbon.

The County School of Dance senior jazz dancers entertain in the Crystal Palace.

Rides in the midway a thrill for those who dare.

Super heroes on the prize-winning list at the games booths.

A needle felted reindeer by J. Pental

Miss Mandy Mae and Troy Irvine with Mike Branscombe and the car show winner.

Jack Boxstron of Picton Ont with Miss Mandy Mae and her winning pick.

Here’s looking at you, too!

486.2 kg heaviest pumpkin weighed in by Carter Black.

Alex Lavender’s delightful vegetable creature.

Artist of the Year Margret Battig with a painting from her home town Consecon.