Palmerston Fair a popular spot on weekend

August 27, 2025 @ 9:00 amNews

The iconic Palmerston vintage fire engine made an appearance at the parade. Photos by Ellouise Thompson
A young farmer and his grandfather sit in a tractor as they prepared to join the parade.
Youngster Clyde Steenbeergen let his curiosity flourish as he climbed the array of tractors Aug. 23 at the fair’s tractor show.
The Minto Crush minor ball teams boarded their own float to celebrate the success of the U9 Blue, U7 Red and U11 boys teams this season. Photos by Ellouise Thompson
Palmerston Fair ambassador Ebbony Lynn waved to the crowd as she cruised by in a dazzling vintage car.
Gabe Holzworth, back, and Nicholas Pfanner from the Palmerston Agricultural Society shared a post-parade embrace.
The Palmerston Fair started with a parade on Aug. 22 that featured farm equipment including this old tractor.
Cindy Jonah, left, and Hayden Pittmam participated in the pet show on Aug. 23 with their cat Duckie.
Clyde Steenbeergen thinks he’ll drive that tractor
The Blessings thrift store participated in the parade with their very own lavishly decorated float. Participants were dressed as different occupations to showcase inclusivity. Present on the float, in no particular order, was Wendy Ross, Lori Dobson, Shirley Wright, Deb Gallagher, Wilma Cherry, Gary Ross and Tim and Helen Meyers.

PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Fair kicked off its weekend celebrations with a well attended parade on Aug. 22. Spectators lined up along main street as the convoy of local businesses, community members and local politicians made its way though the town.