Fergus mad about plaid on Tartan Day

Tartan Day – Though Tartan Day is officially recognized on April 6, the Fergus BIA and Fergus Scottish Festival celebrated the town’s Scottish heritage early, with a host of activities in downtown Fergus on April 2. Archery and caber tossing demonstrations for children were held in the parking lot of the TD Bank. Sandra Zelth from Fergus was among those who tried their luck with the bow and arrow. Photo by Bill Longshaw

Handpainting - Always popular on Tartan Day in Fergus is henna hand painting by David Rankin at The Bookery.

The Outpost Bottle Shop pub in downtown Fergus opened its doors a year ago on Tartan Day and to celebrate that occasion they launched a new beer called “ Backroads to Fergus.” Staff on Tartan Day,from left: Kelsey Armour, Outpost owner Araya Hill, Kate Wilson, Marvin Coulus, and Tyler Campbell.

Pipe band - The Fergus Pipe Band and the Grand Celtic Pipe Band roamed St. Andrew Street playing their music and wherever they stopped, a crowd gathered to listen.