Plenty of fun, food and music at Leader’s Classic Fall Festival

By Joan Janzen

The town of Leader was alive with activity at its Classic Fall Festival on October 4. Brandan Steinkey brought a team of horses, offering wagon rides to one and all. Everyone enjoyed the live music provided by Alan Hudec and Sadie Pope throughout the afternoon.

Leo Beebe was awarded first prize in the apple pie baking contest at Leader’s Classic Fall Festival on Saturday afternoon, October 4. There was something for everyone: vendors, a car show, music, crafts for kids, and wagon rides. SUBMITTED

Leader & District Chamber of Commerce hosted its popular apple pie baking contest. Pies were judged by flavour, appearance, and creativity. Pieces were sold by donation after the judging, with funds going to the local food bank. Three prizes were awarded, with Pam Busby from Royal LePage Wheat Country Realty sponsoring the event.

The Chamber of Commerce also organized the Show & Shine from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sandhills Credit Union Marketplace. There were $1,000 worth of prizes handed out for Best Classic Car, Best Classic Truck, Best Bike, Fan Favourite, and Most Unique. Dozens of vehicles were on display for everyone to see.

Fall-themed vendors were selling all kinds of products, including baking, coffee, treats, cookbooks, blankets, and wheat bags. There were crafts for the kids, a food fundraiser by the El Salvador mission group, and the 4H group had an information booth.

The festival was another great opportunity for people to get together and visit with friends and family.