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Andrew Garlic Festival a Stinkin Good Time
Andrew Garlic Festival a Stinkin Good Time
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
The 23rd edition of the Andrew Garlic Festival proved to be a ‘stinkin good time’ with an estimated crowd of 1,600 people who took in the annual one day extravaganza that featured a wide variety of fun-filled activities. There was everything from the potato pancake breakfast to the parade to the farmers’ market, to the perogy dinner, to the garlic peeling contest to the incredible line up of entertainers and activities for kids of all ages.
The annual event is a time honoured tradition for many people in the area, and hosted by the Andrew Agricultural Society. President Carri Hrehorets provided a recap of the day. She said there were 20 floats in the parade that took place on Main Street in the early afternoon. A total of 260 people took in the Flashback Frolic supper and dance with entertainment by Jaedyn Pilon and the Flashback Band.
Comedian and Juggler Paul Isaak served as MC. JoJo’s Magic Circus, Velvet Hand, Smoky Lake Jammers and Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble also performed during the event.
A rock climbing wall, mechanical bull, pony rides, petting zoo, bouncy house, balloon animals, zorb balls, craft corner and face painting kept the kids busy throughout the day.
Farmers’ Market Manager Anna-lee Laderoute there were 83 vendors on-site, the most ever to showcase their homemade and handmade products and services. Nick Forrester from Ghostly Garlic shared some knowledge during a question and answer period during a garlic growing session.
There was a steady stream of people who stopped in to the Rainbow Club for Perogy Dinner as well as tour the Andrew Museum.
All in all the Andrew Garlic Festival was a great way to cap off the harvest season enjoyed by many local residents and visitors alike.
