Area residents catch ‘Farm Fever’ at 163rd Drayton Fair

Heavy horse team - Competing in the Unicorn Hitch class at Drayton Fair on Aug. 10 is Trevor McKeown of Fergus with a trio of Clydesdales.
Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

Wood branding - Isaac Poot of Canadian Traditional Scouting teaches Hailey Erb about decorative wood burning at the Drayton Fair on Saturday.
Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Leonna Ottens and family were thrilled with the red ribbon won by Dolly Parton the dog at the Drayton Fair Pet Show on Aug. 10.
Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Pet Show - Cali Dobben and Maizey the Guinea pig sport matching outfits at the fair.
Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Mr. Pickles the Banana King snake is expertly handled by Huckley Bates.
Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Tractor pull - Local tractor puller Jim Zantinge opened the OTTPA Truck and Tractor Pull with Lil Mule at the Drayton Fair on Saturday night.
Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Not all horses show their respect to the judge by bowing, but Leah Everson and Beau successfully competed at the Drayton Fair Horse Show on Saturday, and couldn’t resist showing off.
Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Bird buddy - Amy Hennessy enjoys a visit from Casper the Friendly Bird at the well attended Tiger Paws Exotic Pet Exhibit at the Drayton Fair on Sunday.
Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Exotic animals - ABOVE: Georgina the Baboon receives a bite of banana from Hans Eschlboeck on Sunday at the Drayton Fair Tiger Paws Exotic Animal Exhibit.
Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Demolition Derby - Mapleton firefighters were called into action during the Demolition Derby at the Drayton Fair on Sunday when a car caught fire. Thanks to them, the fire was quickly extinguished and the derby continued in a safe manner.
Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Top dog - Bryce Gray of Moorefield and his pal, Rusty, made a big impression at the Drayton Fair pet show on Aug. 10.
Photo by Patrick Raftis

Skill games - Lynne Flewwelling, right, of Wellington 4-H, watches as Christopher Diefenbacher tries a cup stacking game at the Drayton Fair on Aug. 10.
Photo by Patrick Raftis

Sparkling display - Mapleton resident Lori Woodham displayed her glass creations at the 163rd Drayton Fair.
Photo by Patrick Raftis

Alpaca walk - Walking with alpacas, courtesy of Scouts Canada and Poot Corners Alpacas, was a popular activity at the Drayton Fair on Aug. 10.
Photo by Patrick Raftis