This Week in Photos - July 9, 2026
Renaissance festival – PHOTO 1: These boys had a little sword play at the Fairy and Iron Renaissance Faire, held at Cox Creek Winery on July 5. The event was one of six hosted by Cool Aunt Creatives, where a fantasy author created at story that weaves through the six events. It was a medieval take on the modern day Bachelor series, where six ladies vied for the love of the prince. PHOTO 2: These girls enjoyed chasing the bubbles made by the actor on stilts called Peggy at the Faire. PHOTO 3: The Eyrie Birds of Prey made a presentation at the Fairy and Iron Renaissance Faire. PHOTO 4: Many guests dressed in fantasy costumes including Matthew Stevenson and Spencer Oake. PHOTO 5: Liz Scott got in the spirit of the renaissance faire at her vendor’s booth, where she sold hand crafted bags, home decor, blankets and what-nots. PHOTO 6: DJ Carroll, director of the Court of Insults, challenged a visitor to a duel at the Fairy and Iron Renaissance Faire. PHOTO 7 The Guelph Celtic Orchestra entertained guests at the Fairy and Iron Renaissance Faire. PHOTO 8: Fiona McCairley is the director of the Guelph Celtic Orchestra. PHOTO 9: The fair maidens hoping for the prince’s hand circulated throughout the grounds during the festival. From left, Flora, played by actor Emma-Elysha Clark, and vendors Korra and Carson Briggs, speak with Andre Predusca, and Emma and Dan Newark, dressed as a pirate. Photos by Joanne Shuttleworth
Tour – The Fergus and District Horticultural Society hosted its annual Garden Tour on June 28 with locations in both Fergus and Elora. The self-guided tour featured five locations, each location accepted donations towards the Centre Wellington Food Bank, raising $2,684. PHOTO 1: A member of the horticultural society tells guests the history of the property at 125 St. George St. E. in Fergus. PHOTO 2: One of the many beautiful flowers located in the gardens at 125 St. George St. E. in Fergus. PHOTO 3 & 4: These photos depict the gardens located at 74 Duncan Ct. in Fergus and offered a stark contrast to the construction just down the road. Photos by Ellouise Thompson
Pets – PHOTO 1: Donkeys love to be pet and Lindsay Empringham loved petting this donkey, Monteray, at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada’s open house on July 5. PHOTO 2: Donkeys are like dogs – they roll on the ground to scratch their backs. PHOTO 3: Mosquitos are a bother for donkeys, so volunteers have made pants for them, for protection. Dozens of volunteers guided the public through the sanctuary during its open house on July 5. PHOTO 4: Kinsley Gallo and her father Kyle had quite a chat with this donkey named Maple at the open house. The sanctuary holds several open houses over the summer. Photos by Joanne Shuttleworth
Buttertart tour – The Great Canadian Buttertart Tour came back to Fergus on July 4. Hosted at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, the event had several vendors including buttertart bakers, hot sauce creators, handmade artisans and a cartoonist. Photos by Nicole Beswitherick
Pride flag - Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) students celebrated Pride month with a June 1 flag raising ceremony and June 13 parade. PHOTO 1: WHSS staff and students raised a Pride flag as students expressed what the flag meant to them. From left, Declan Kuhlmann, Sydney Nuttall, Amber Dawson, Phoenix Husnik, principal Brent Bloch, teacher Nicole Prowd, and Lindsay-Jane Cooper. PHOTO 2: WHSS students, joined by teacher Nicole Prowd, attended the Owen Sound Pride Parade and Block Party on June 13. Students decorated a banner, marched in the parade, and enjoyed live music, food trucks, and a vendor market. PHOTO 3: Jason Walker and Phoenix Husnik carry a WHSS banner in the Owen Sound Pride Parade. Submitted photos
PHOTO 1: Arthur Caressant Care partnered with local car enthusiasts for a Show and Shine car show on June 27. Residents, staff, and members of the public enjoyed the variety of vintage vehicles on display. Here, Caressant Care resident Shirley Lovell and restorative care aide Shannon Nijenhuis check out a patriotic red and white 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria. PHOTO 2: Doug Hopkins (centre) and grandson, Wen, were drawn to Jim Walton’s 1930 1/4 ton Ford Model A pickup truck. Hopkins was born the year the truck was made. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp
