Tammy Raycraft,
Bruce Peninsula Press
Tobermory’s first Fall Fun Fair brought families together for a day of games, races, animals and homemade chili, as community volunteers helped launch what organizers hope will become an annual tradition.
The fair kicked off Friday October 16 at 10 a.m. The day started off overcast, but that did not stop children of all ages from enjoying the fun.
Organizers provided many fun fair activities, with games including a teddy toss, needle in a haystack, fishing games and more, all with prizes. Face painting was provided along with guessing games, cornhole, and a bonfire.
Feel the Farm petting zoo was a popular stop for both children and adults. Kirk and Tanya Ramsay provided the animals which included baby goats, bunnies and a rooster. Many stopped for pictures and a chance to pet the babies.
Photo: Laura Bryan, one of the event organizers, shows her excitement about the baby goats brought by the Ramsay family. 
Photo: Evelyn Ramsay makes it to the finish line in the rubber chicken race.
Susan Edmonstone provided a horse for the morning that kids could visit and have their photo taken with.
There were sack races, egg races and rubber chicken races – each one giving children and adults of all ages a chance to participate and try for a ribbon. Everyone left with a smile.
At noon, everyone gathered in Light and Life Chapel to watch the judges: Deputy Mayor Rod Anderson, The Meeting Place’s Noreen Steinacher, and Rick Caron from the Tobermory Foodbank, try each of the seven chilis and types of bread that were entered into the competition.
Once winners were picked, everyone warmed up with chili, bread, hot apple cider, coffee and tea.
The Primary Place Daycare brought children over to the fair for the afternoon, making the entire day a success.
Volunteers from the community made the day possible with all their hard work, from making chili to manning games, face painting, taking photos, setup and teardown, and of course all the planning.
Organizers also said they are very grateful for everyone’s help and everyone who attended. “Next year is a definite! Bigger and better,” they said.
