Sunshine and smiles at Kerrobert’s Harvest Festival
By Kate Winquist
KERROBERT – Kerrobert’s Harvest Festival took place this past weekend under sunny skies, with only a hint of wind adding to the prairie charm.
A-MAZE-ING! Kerrobert’s Harvest Festival featured a new attraction this year: a Bale Maze sponsored by Ace Environmental Services. The maze, open to all ages, gave families and visitors a chance to explore and enjoy some hands-on fall fun. Located on Bosworth Street beside the Kerrobert Rink, it added an extra layer of excitement to the seasonal celebrations. Festival organizers thanked the community for joining in the autumn festivities. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN
One of the highlights was the fourth annual Harvest Festival parade, which drew colourful floats and plenty of community spirit. Ace Environmental Services took home the prize for Best Business Float, while the Kerrobert Wildlife Federation won Best Non-Business Float for the second consecutive year.
The Halters captured top honours in the Best Antique Car, Truck or Tractor category, Neil Charteris Reclamation Services earned the title of Most Creative Float, and the Best Youth Entry award went to Emma Zerr.
“Congratulations to all the winners — what an amazing parade,” organizers said.
Parade photos, click for larger images
Friday, Oct. 10, also brought reason to celebrate for local sports fans as the Kerrobert Rebels ended their regular season with a commanding 84–31 victory.
Saturday continued the winning streak with the Rebels’ flag football jamboree, which drew plenty of young players and families to the field under perfect fall weather.
The Harvest Festival offered a full slate of activities throughout the day. The vintage harvest demonstration allowed visitors to ride or drive a combine, while the courthouse grounds hosted a range of family-friendly attractions from noon to 5 p.m.
More Harvest Festival Photos, click for larger images
Lunch was provided by the Vintage Marketplace, and the area was bustling with a hay bale maze, caricature artist, face painting, a photo booth, artisan vendors and crafts, and wagon train rides from 3 to 5 p.m.
As the sun set, the festivities shifted to the street dance, which ran from 5 p.m. until midnight. Live music kept the crowd entertained, featuring performances by Frank, RJ, and Cole Patton to close out the night.
The Bigger Bites food truck served supper, the bar stayed open, and fire pits kept festival-goers warm as they danced the night away.
It was a weekend filled with community pride, laughter and celebration — the perfect way to mark another successful harvest season in Kerrobert.