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The piece de resistance of Haweater Weekend is the famed fireworks, some of the best to be seen in any small town.
The bouncy castles were a big hit with the younger crowd, especially the big ball.Soapbox derbies are a lot of fun for drivers and viewers alike. Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles…brought a whole lot of foaming delight..The streets of downtown Little Current were teeming with happy fesitval goers.Manitoulin Streams never misses a chance to educate in an entertaining and gentle way.If it’s Haweater Weekend then it is Wilkin Family Float time and the perennial best float winners never dissappoint.Wrestling local organizer Paul Wright poses with a group of young fans.Yoga on the Docks was well attended. The swing bridge offers a great backdrop,There was plenty of action on Thursday during the Shock n’ Haw Wrestling as the warriors of Live Pro Wrestling hit the ring for shows at 4 pm and 7:30 pm.The cardboat boat race winners line up with organizers Alicia McCutcheon and Amanda Roy (red shirts in back). This was the 20th anniversary for the popular family-oriented event.The Soapbox Derby winners are: first place Brenna from Little Current, second place was Cole and third place was Silvie Ann, both from Hagersville, while fourth place went to Frederick from Sudbury.LEFT: The downtown street dance filled the streets as the popular music provided by Pyx kept the action hopping.Mad scientists and minions took to the streets during the annual Haweater Weekend Parade. The Haw-olleen theme made for great floats.Members of the Sheguiandah Fall Fair Committee are working hard to remind people of the heritage inherent in the venerable institution. This year they decided to build a float to remind people that adults can win bragging rights and youth some cash prizes for their entries.
