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SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 ®
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Brighton — Brighton’s biggest event of the year is almost here. And to celebrate Canada 150, the colourful country festival has added a number of new events in honour of the nation’s big year, says Christine Waterhouse, chair for the Applefest committee. An apple cider tasting at the Proctor House Museum, free public skating at the King Edward Park Arena and a Yuk Yuk’s comedy show are among a few of the new additions. (There will be no charge for the apple cider tasting, though donations to the museum are appreciated). “We are also celebrating Canada 150 with a float contest during this year’s parade,” said Waterhouse. The top prize winner will take home $400. The theme is of course, Canada 150, though participants have also been encouraged to honour Canada’s history, with floats that commemorate the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge. The top award for the parade will go to the "most innovative and attractive float." There will also be awards for the "most humorous" truck, flatbed or wagon float, as well as a craftsmen award. Those with top-notch decorated vehicles and costumed walkers and cyclists will also receive prizes. The Brighton Applefest parade starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23. In addition to some of the new events and the Canada 150-themed fun, some longtime favourite traditions and events are also set to return this Sept. 21-24. Weather permitting, Essential Helicopters will return for the weekend, offering residents a view over Presqu’ile and Brighton. The Applefest Kings of Strength are back again this year too, hosted by local pro strongman Ben Ruckstuhl. The event will showcase Canadian and international strongman athletes in what’s said will be a “series of spectacular strength events.” The Brighton Kin Club time-honoured pancake breakfast is also set to return, as well as the car and antique tractor show and Applefest YMCA Fun Run. While there is no minor hockey arena dance this year, Water- Landon Oenema, 7, devours a candy apple with a big smile during last house encourages residents to check out the number of other fes- year’s Applefest. Sarah Hyatt/Metroland tivities and events taking place Saturday night. Continues on page 4
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