Kinsmen host outdoors show in Drayton

Purple paddling power - Octavia, left, and Aurora Zantinge travelled from Waterloo to enjoy the Drayton Kinsmen Outdoors Show at the PMD Arena on June 11. Both girls showed an interest in the purple kayaks on display by Kayak King of Mildmay, one of over 35 vendors to exhibit their wares at the event. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Fish tales – Debbie Shaw, right, of Rockwood admires the Go Large Fish Ruler on offer by Randy and Joy Ouellette of Orangeville at the Drayton Kinsmen Outdoors Show on June 11. The second annual show was held at the PMD arena in time for Father’s Day shopping, and included over 35 vendors offering a variety of outdoor products. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

Outdoors comes inside – A cool, rainy Sunday provided the perfect conditions to lure outdoor enthusiasts indoors as the Drayton Kinsmen hosted their second annual Outdoors Show on June 11 at the PMD arena. Although last year’s event was originally called the Rod and Gun Show, this year’s offering was re-branded to include all things outdoors. Kinsmen Kalin Mackay was pleased this allowed the club to host a greater number of vendors and to attract a larger, more diverse crowd. In fact, the show was moved from the hall to the arena floor to accommodate over 35 vendors. “Hopefully, this will turn out to be as popular as our farm show,” said Mackay. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp