Homecoming Parade
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In memory of two hardworking dedicated members of the community! Nicky and Maddy Keller lead the Central Manitoulin Lions Club Homecoming Weekend and Manitoulin Ribfest parade with this banner. The two
youngsters are the great grandchildren of Morris and Willis Keller,
dedicated lifelong volunteers with the Lions club and the community, who passed away earlier this year.
A father and his young daughter are enjoying being
participants in the parade.
The Manitoulin Sea Cadets were one of the many groups, organizations and individuals who took part in the parade.
The Haweater Unit of the Shriners take part in the parade.
There were lots of kids participating in the parade, including these youngsters on the Royal Lepage float.
Manitoulin Ribfest
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Brickyard Barbecue won the judges award for best sauce among the four professional ribbers on hand for Ribfest, as part of the Homecoming weekend. Ribber Mark Scarlett is shown preparing the ribs for hungry customers.
Nick Korarianigis of Bubba Lou’s barbecue was one of four ribbers on hand at Homecoming Weekend celebrations.
Ribber Jorge Gonzalez of Go Gonzalez BBQ displays a rack of their delicious ribs and a trophy the team won recently at a ribfest held in London, Ontario.
Award winning ribbers! Professional ribber Ed Vte of Made in America Smoke-house BBQ tends to the ribs and chicken at their booth at Homecoming weekend. Made in America was judged by a local panel of judges to have the best ribs, best chicken and the best pulled pork and were named best overall professional ribbers at Ribfest. Speaking of barbecuing, Brian Lund was the winner of the draw. For $3,350 Central Manitoulin Lions backyard barbecue ultimate dream package sponsored by Jake’s Home Centre.
Central Manitoulin Market
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Over 60 vendors were on hand for the Central Manitoulin Market held in the Mindemoya arena as part of the Central Manitoulin Lions Club Homecoming Weekend which coincided with Canada Day.
Delray McCarthy of Eenvoudig A Simply Unique Boutique displays some of the handmade clothing and sublimated designs she had at her booth at the Central Manitoulin Market.
Janice McQuay, Jim and Joanne Smith of the Friends of Mindemoya Old School manned one of the 60 plus vendor booths at the Central Manitoulin Market.
Darlene Munro of Darlene Munro Creations and her dog Snookie man their booth at the Central Manitoulin Market.
Visual artist Jeff Dixon displays some of his works at the Central Manitoulin market, held as part of the Central Manitoulin Lions Club Homecoming Weekend celebrations.
Performances
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The Studebaker Props band drew a large group of fans watching as they performed Saturday afternoon at Homecoming Weekend, hosted by the Central Manitoulin Lions Club. A Lions Club member said that close to 6,000 people attended the Homecoming Weekend and Ribfest celebrations.
The Silver Peak Band was one of many performers to entertain the large crowds at the Central Manitoulin Lions Club Homecoming Weekend celebrations.
Kids’ Activities
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Almost ready to race! Youngsters were getting ready to race in the Mindy Indy Soap Box Derby, but took time pre-race to take part in the Homecoming parade.
There were all kinds of games for youngsters of all age to take part in, including the bean bag toss.
Gwendolyn Hodgins thoroughly enjoyed her ice cream at the Homecoming
celebrations.
The Hot Wheels races were one of the many popular games and activities that youngsters enjoyed during the weekend.
Smiles all around! Kids of all ages loved the many games, including this slide they could go down.
