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Pull! Curtis Corbiere and his team of ‘Rex’ and ‘Chief’ won the heavy draft horse pull, pulling a weight of 12,750 pounds to win; they also won the best dressed team award. The Preston Webkamigad team won the prize for Best Light team and Best Teamster award.
A victorious contestant beams as she proudly wears her ribbon and caringly clutches her cow.BOTH FAIR WINNERS!—Danika Skippen was named the 2025 Providence Bay Fair Ambassador during the Friday night opening ceremonies of the 142nd annual Providence Bay Fair. Danika and her award-winning calf took part in the 4-H showmanship competition on Saturday.Fenix, of Professor Kurio’s Travelling Circus Sidewhow, tests limits with a chainsaw on the tongue.Defying pain, Red of Professor Kurio’s Travelling Circus Sideshow endures a mousetrap.Enduring a coyote trap clamped about the arm.Grimacing with effort, a man holds aloft a heavy teddy bear via chains attached to hooks in his under-eyes.Leta Wood showcases a prized silkie rooster.Two fair participants carry a society banner, trailed by playful participants in chicken outfits.The Sudbury and District Pipe Band march proudly in traditional Scottish regalia with bagpipes in the lively parade.Dayne Tipper gives a thumbs up as his business participates in the parade.Crowds cheered for this pint-sized cowgirl.Two young cowboys wave enthusiastically from a makeshift float adorned with drawings.Sharing the ride at the Providence Bay Fair, a seasoned farmer drives his tractor holding a baby dressed as a cow on his knee.A group cradle kids and babies on their laps aboard the Wishful Thinking Ranch wagon.A Shriner rides a high-wheeled antique bike through the crowds.A cheerful group of Shriners waves enthusiastically to the crowd from their decorated float.Is people power mightier than horsepower? A parade participant has “horse” and infant in tow.Smiling and waving, representatives of the Agricultural Society cruise on their float during the festivities.Balancing gracefully on the side of a galloping horse, a stunt rider thrills the crowd.A daring stunt horse driver balances atop a galloping steed, Canadian flag waving high at the Providence Bay Fair.An entertainer ignites the crowd, blowing fire while expertly cracking a whip.Balancing with grace.Tiny hands offer treats to a goat.Part of the tradition! Local band The Islanders helped open the Providence Bay Fair on Friday evening.All smiles! This youngster obviously enjoyed his ride on a horse at the Glendale Pony Rides.The Junior Ambassador Award winners!2025 Fair Ambassador Danika Skippen is presented with the winners sash and crown by 2023 Fair Ambassador Ben Dewar.
