Photos: Carp Fair draws big crowd as community celebrates rich agricultural heritage

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Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday as the area celebrated its rich agricultural heritage and the pride of the local farming community.

The Carp Fair, known as the Best Little Fair in Canada, drew visitors from across Canada and the U.S.A. to experience its impressive exhibitions of livestock, produce and craftsmanship.

This year’s event successfully blended longstanding traditions with modern festivities, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for attendees.

Photos by Ashley Fraser

Endless fair food options delighted attendees throughout the grounds on Saturday.
Endless fair food options delighted attendees throughout the grounds on Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Saturday morning, the midway at the fair was alive with the squeals of enjoyment from thrill-seekers enjoying the colourful rides.
Saturday morning, the midway at the fair was alive with the squeals of enjoyment from thrill-seekers enjoying the colourful rides. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the fair celebrated its rich agricultural heritage and the pride of the local farming community
Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the fair celebrated its rich agricultural heritage and the pride of the local farming community. Known as the Best Little Fair in Canada. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds
Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the fair celebrated its rich agricultural heritage and the pride of the local farming community. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Heavy Horse and Cart demonstrations took place Saturday morning at the fair.
Heavy Horse and Cart demonstrations took place Saturday morning at the fair. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the fair celebrated its rich agricultural heritage and the pride of the local farming community.
Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the fair celebrated its rich agricultural heritage and the pride of the local farming community. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the fair celebrated its rich agricultural heritage and the pride of the local farming community.
Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the fair celebrated its rich agricultural heritage and the pride of the local farming community. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Jack Oattes gave one of his cows a final trim Saturday morning before showing it.
Jack Oattes gave one of his cows a final trim Saturday morning before showing it. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Reese Rusenstrom, of South Bristol Cattle Company, was working with the animals before they were being shown Saturday.
Reese Rusenstrom, of South Bristol Cattle Company, was working with the animals before they were being shown Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the fair celebrated its rich agricultural heritage and the pride of the local farming community.
Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the fair celebrated its rich agricultural heritage and the pride of the local farming community. Known as the Best Little Fair in Canada, it drew visitors from across Canada and the USA to experience its impressive exhibitions of livestock, produce, and craftsmanship. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Saturday morning, the midway at the fair was alive with the squeals of enjoyment from thrill-seekers enjoying the colourful rides.
Saturday morning, the midway at the fair was alive with the squeals of enjoyment from thrill-seekers enjoying the colourful rides. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Saturday morning, the midway at the fair was alive with the squeals of enjoyment from thrill-seekers enjoying the colourful rides.
Saturday morning, the midway at the fair was alive with the squeals of enjoyment from thrill-seekers enjoying the colourful rides. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Tyler Childs of Shawville worked on fine tuning one of his seven animals he was showing Saturday.
Tyler Childs of Shawville worked on fine tuning one of his seven animals he was showing Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Saturday morning, the midway at the fair was alive with the squeals of enjoyment from thrill-seekers enjoying the colourful rides.
Saturday morning, the midway at the fair was alive with the squeals of enjoyment from thrill-seekers enjoying the colourful rides. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Jack Oattes gave one of his cows a final trim Saturday morning before showing it.
Jack Oattes gave one of his cows a final trim Saturday morning before showing it. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Saturday morning, the midway at the fair was alive with the squeals of enjoyment from thrill-seekers enjoying the colourful rides.
Saturday morning, the midway at the fair was alive with the squeals of enjoyment from thrill-seekers enjoying the colourful rides. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the fair celebrated its rich agricultural heritage and the pride of the local farming community.
Crowds flocked to the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28, as the fair celebrated its rich agricultural heritage and the pride of the local farming community. Known as the Best Little Fair in Canada, it drew visitors from across Canada and the USA to experience its impressive exhibitions of livestock, produce, and craftsmanship. This year’s event successfully blended longstanding traditions with modern festivities, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for attendees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Heavy Horse and Cart demonstrations took place Saturday morning at the fair.
Heavy Horse and Cart demonstrations took place Saturday morning at the fair. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Saturday morning, the midway at the fair was alive with the squeals of enjoyment from thrill-seekers enjoying the colourful rides.
Saturday morning, the midway at the fair was alive with the squeals of enjoyment from thrill-seekers enjoying the colourful rides. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA

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