PHOTOS: South Peace Fall Fairs: Clairmont, Sexsmith, Wembley
August 31, 2023
By: Jesse Boily & Austin Payeur
Over the past weekend Town & Country photographers were busy taking pictures at the Fall fairs around the South Peace.
Clairmont
The Clairmont Agricultural Society hosted the Clairmont Fall Fair on Saturday. Visitors could come down to enjoy an open air community market and a fall exhibition at the Clairmont Community Centre, along with children’s activities and food vendors. The day kicked off with a pancake breakfast, and closed with a dinner and dance.
The Clairmont Fall Fair parade started north of the hamlet at the Lakeland Seniors Home before arriving at the Clairmont Community Centre. Parade booths from local organizations, as well as vintage vehicles and horses, were all part of the procession. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Clairmont parade goers stood by to receive some summer treats. (Photo by Austin Payeur)County of Grande Prairie youth ambassador Jailene Ramsey-Pratt rode alongside the parade. (Photo by Austin Payeur) The Heavy Horse Club competition also took place during the fall fair. Horses were tasked with pulling logs through the obstacle course at the Clairmont and Area Senior Citizens Club, in a reflection of logging practices. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Photo by Austin PayeurIce cream and summer treats were offered at the fair before the fall kicked in. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Local artisans showed off their work at the open market. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Bouncy houses were also inflated at the fair. (Photo by Austin Payeur)
Sexsmith Last Call Before Fall
The third annual Sexsmith Last Call Before Fall brought together local non-profit organizations and plenty of summer fun for the community.
Sexsmith Coun. Ken Hildebrand hit the grill during the festivities. Councillors served up a free barbecue lunch for the fair. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Photo by Austin PayeurNeil Peacock brought along his loyal pooch as he looked over the entries in the car show. (Photo by Austin Payeur)One attentive dog kept watch over their car during the classic car show on Main Street. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Photo by Austin PayeurPhoto by Austin Payeur
Wembley Fall Fair
The Wembley & District Agricultural Society hosted the town fall fair on Saturday.
It included a bench show, boxcar races, a magician, vendors, bouncy castles and parade later in the afternoon.
Landon Lecerf, 8, raced his box car at the Wembley Fall Fair on Saturday, Aug. 26. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Holley Walker, 7, rides the mechanical bull at the Wembley Fall Fair. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Alexander Cornell-Robertson, 3, was happy to pet some goats at the Wembley Fall Fair. (Photo by Jesse Boily)A donkey at the petting zoo at the Wembley Fall Fair. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Children battle on a bouncy castle at the Wembley Fall Fair. (Photo by Jesse Boily)The bench show displayed a variety of art, vegetables and baked goods at the Wembley Fall Fair. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Photo by Jesse BoilyDr. Von Houligan balances a machete on his chin at the Wembley Fall Fair. (Photo by Jesse Boily)
