A booming Saturday at the Leamington Fairgrounds tipped the scales in the right direction for the 177th annual Leamington Fair, as officials thanked Mother Nature for the improvement in weather.
“Saturday was phenomenal,” said one fair official as they toured the crowded midway on Sunday afternoon.
Sunday’s crowd was quite heavy as well, with NCG Wrestling being held at the grandstand while the midway teemed with patrons.
While no official number is available just yet, fair officials were happy with the weekend.
From the bands to the wrestling, to the midway, all of the exhibits, the sights, sounds and smell of the Leamington Fair got everyone in a summer mood.
Although the gates and exhibits were open Thursday, the fair got underway officially on Friday with NCG Wrestling and live bands joining the World’s Finest Shows midway to keep attendees on their toes.
Saturday, May 24 was the big day with 20 bicycles given away to lucky young fairgoers, with lots to see including livestock, arts and crafts, and homegoods displays. The midway was packed as the demolition derby took centre stage Saturday afternoon and more live bands entertained the crowds.
On Sunday, the gates opened at noon, ushering in more wrestlers, along with Cassiah’s Dance performances and lots of rides and games along the midway.Â
Kingsville’s Carol Scebba was a participant in the demolition derby this year. She entered to honour her late husband and is pictured here with her grandson Luca just prior to the derby.
SUN photo by Paul Forman
Enjoying a ride at the fair are Cihan Ramazan (left) and Diana Lashawash of Leamington.
SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
NCG Wrestling’s North American Champion Zeeko greets the fans on Friday night.
SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
It was a family ride in a monster truck at the fair for mom and dad Shai and Kenzie Hennessy, their son Metz and niece Avery Montgomery.
SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
Volunteer Adam Briggs holds a three-day-old baby chick at the Leamington fair. Mallot Farms had many chickens on hand and an incubator with hatching chicks.
SUN photo by Deanna Bertrand
Leave Those Kids Alone has morphed into a band called ultrasonik and have just released a package of 12 new originals. They opened up the musical entertainment at the fair on May 24.
SUN photo by Paul Forman
The Magic Man emerged victorious in the full-size class and is pictured taking out Leamington’s Shawn Lougheed car after a spirited battle.
SUN photo by Paul Forman
The dancers from Cassiah’s Dance Company’s competitive team performed at the Leamington Fair on Sunday, May 25, showcasing their talent in a variety of dance styles. This award-winning team just wrapped up their competition season. The photo features the dancers in their production number “Gone Country” that went undefeated this season in their category. The dance company is currently preparing for their annual competitive showcase and dance recital on June 6-7 at UMEI Christian High School.
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The NCG wrestlers spent time before Sunday’s show greeting fans on the midway. Here, Lucca Ribble poses between Jessie V, left, and Guererro Seiya.
SUN photo by Mark Ribble
