Harriston-Minto Fall Fair packed in a weekend of family fun

Barn quilting at the fair - A Barn Quilting Relay was held at the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair on Sept. 17. Fairgoers were invited to take turns painting and completed the quilt in two hours and 10 minutes, which organizers state “has never been done before.” The completed quilt will be donated to the Harriston Minto Agriculture Society. From left: relay organizer Bonnie Dopfer, fall fair ambassador Shaelyn Thompson, junior ambassador Ellie Bowman and organizer Jim Dopfer. Photos by Patrick Raftis

Fairgoers check out the agricultural displays on Sept. 16, opening night of the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair.

Dog show - Ryder Gunson entered his Standardbred Poodle in the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair dog show on Sept. 17.

Carnival games – A carnival games area was popular with youngsters at the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair.

Welcoming newcomers - Local singer/songwriter Jaunita Wilkins entertained at Town of Minto Newcomers’ Reception at the Harriston-Minto Community Centre on Sept. 16.

Fair golfers – Ruby O’Shea, left, and Anna Piche enjoyed a round of mini-golf at the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair on Sept. 16.

Tractor parade - Ayden Harrison rode one of the many tractors in the Harriston-Minto Fall Fair parade on Sept. 16.

Ambassadors – Harriston-Minto Fall Fair junior ambassador Ellie Bowman, left, and ambassador Shaelyn Thompson.