Palmerston community celebrates 150th birthday

Theatre Norwell students Paige Sinclair, Cristiano Frias and Elsie Spencer put on a show at the Palmerston Homecoming parade on Aug. 2. Photos by Georgia York

Minto Mayor Dave Turton pulled council members in cars (out of frame) in a wooden mock-up of the town’s beloved Old 81 engine.

Harriston-Minto 2025-26 junior ambassador of the fair Brynnlee Wick-Graham, left, and senior ambassador Felicity Koeslag, right, sport big smiles in the community parade.

A giant Palmerston Homecoming float was one of the first to arrive.

Past fair ambassadors from over the years celebrated Palmerston’s birthday in style. Photo by Georgia York

Perth-Wellington MP John Nater and his daughter joined in on the Palmerston parade fun. Photo by Georgia York

The Brussels Legion Pipe Band attended the Palmerston parade and delighted guests with their talents. Photo by Georgia York

Austin Morrell drove a very tiny vehicle through the parade with a big smile on his face. Photo by Georgia York

The Minto Farmers' Market started off the homecoming event on Aug. 2, with local vendors, tiny train rides and car show. Photo by Georgia York

Guests enjoyed a car show behind the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum with various vintage vehicles. Photo by Georgia York