2011 Photos
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- A misty morning on what would become a beautiful day.
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- Vendors setting up for the day.
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- A runner returning from our annual 5 km fun run. Runners said they found it scenic and challenging.
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- Councillor Velma Kelsey and Turkey Fair committee member Terri Wood at opening ceremonies.
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- Leeds-Grenville MP Gord Brown helps open the Turkey Fair.
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- Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark speaks at the opening ceremonies.
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- The ribbon is officially cut and the fair begins!
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- County Rd 44 at the Jonas Street Music Festival
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- A snake held by one of Little Ray’s Reptiles’ staff was one of many interesting animals on display.
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- Little Ray’s Reptiles teaches fairgoers about more than just reptiles.
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- I don’t care how old you are – tell me you don’t want to run up and just dive into this jumping castle.
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- More jumping fun.
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- Colourful hairspray was a huge hit at the children’s area.
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- So much to see at the fair!
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- A vendor arranges his lovely flowers.
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- Face painting for the kids.
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- Ben and Bob pull Lawrence Kelly’s wagon at the fair as he provides transportation around the village.
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- The antique car show is always very well-attended.
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- Have a look under the hood of some very cool vehicles at the car show.
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- Fairgoers check out the display.
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- The petting zoo is always a favourite.
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- Free pony rides for the kids!
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- The Turkey Fair always put on an impressive quilt display.
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- You’ll see some amazing artistry and skill at our quilt display.
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- Thanks to all who purchased tickets on this year’s quilt draw.
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- Weavers and spinners put on a display.
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- Catalina gets ready to play at the Green Gecko stage.
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- Catalina playing at the Green Gecko stage.
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- A craft show vendor displays his work.
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- A wood-turner demonstrating his craft.
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- Display of interesting coins.
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- The Post is a popular place to eat in Lyndhurst, especially during the Turkey Fair.
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- Local photographer John Truyens displays his work at the waterfront.
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- An artist displays beautiful stained glass work.
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- Each year we’re lucky to have a beautiful antique boat display at the waterfront.
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- Entertainment at the Waterfront Stage
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- A view of beautiful Furnace Falls Park from the bridge.
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- Log home builder Chris Kent works with a 45 cc Stihl chain saw as he carves a bear from a log at the fair.
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- Chainsaw artist Chris Kent displays his work.
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- Try your skill at the paintball shooting range.
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- People heading into the village for a fun day at the Turkey Fair.
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- Voyageur canoes wait at the dock to take fairgoers on a historical tour of Lyndhurst Creek.
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- The Gouvernail directs paddlers from the back of the voyageur canoe. In exchange for the paddler’s hard work, he tells historical facts and tales.
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- Bruce and Glen McElroy play together at the Waterfront Stage.
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- Fairgoers check out the annual sidewalk sale at the Green Gecko.
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- Chuckles the Clown creates amazing pieces of balloon art for the kids.
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- Kirk Francois, Elvis Tribute Artist, performs for an enthusiatic crowd.
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- This solar panel vendor is part of the fair’s environmental display.
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- Local bluegrass band County Rd 5.
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- Guess the weight of the pumpkin!
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- Glenn Snider and his dogs put on a hunting and retrieving demonstration.
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- A Labrador Retriever demonstrates his retrieving skills.
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- Performers at the Waterfront Stage.
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- A school bus shuttles people throughout the village.
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- Wing’s Live Bait hosts a sidewalk sale each year at the fair.
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- Jugs about to be dumped into the creek for the Jug Over the Dam race.
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- Each jug contains a ticket stub and the first 3 over the damn win a cash prize.
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- Volunteers fish out the first 3 jugs.
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- The 3 winning jugs!
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- Thanks to volunteers who take out the rest of the jugs as well.
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- Backlash rocking the Green Gecko stage.
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- Raul Cirne, our sound guy, always does a great job.
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- Chuckles the Clown made many children happy with her balloon art.
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- Catalina poses after a whirlwind trip. They’re getting a lot of gigs lately – must be because they’re awesome!
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- Terri Dawson, one of the fair organizers, helps keep things running smoothly.
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- Peter Dawson sports a lovely turkey hat for the occasion.
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- Rebekka and Colby of Catalina signing autographs for their fans.
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- Catalina at the Green Gecko stage.
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- Matt Dowsett, Elvis Tribute Artist, was at the fair for the first time this year. The crowd loved him!
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- Kirk Francois, Elvis Tribute Artist, was a hit at the fair again this year.
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- Matt Dowsett performing some of Elvis’ older hits.
It’s all about that turkey hat!! I’m pretty sure you could make a killing selling those!!
I think you’re right! We’ll have to find a supplier