For the second consecutive year, the Central Slave Lake Agricultural Society brought back the Kinuso Fall Fair. Visitors were kept busy with several activities during the day. A family bingo in the agricultural hall Saturday afternoon invited people to try their luck. A bench show in the curling rink featured baking, crafts, etc. for adults and juniors/children to enter. A pancake breakfast was held Saturday morning and market in the afternoon on the south side of the curling rink. A steak supper and live band concluded the day’s events.
Brenda Laboucan, of Slave Lake, attended the artisan’s market with her dazzling beadwork. She owns and operates Creations by Nana.Many vendors entered the artisan’s market held on the south side of the hall. Children also “tagged along” with their own creations. Above, Lucy Bott, 9, of Slave Lake, and Jedda Begin, 9, also of Slave Lake, sold keychains, stickers, bracelets, pencil grips, etc.Bingo became a family affair at the Kinuso Fall Fair. Above, Kathy Hunt, left and her grandson, Sawyer Reade, try their luck!One category in the bench show for children to enter was Lego. Above, Jason Twin’s entry won him a ribbon.Many children were invited to enter the bench show. One popular category was Mud Pies. Above, the first place entry from Jack S. is shown.A first prize winner and champion winner was awarded to Kari Penner, of Kinuso, for her acrylic painting.A police doll ready for duty was submitted for the bench show by Ruth Penner, of Kinuso.Games were provided for children to enjoy. Above, Noah Francis, 9, of Kinuso, tosses balls at milk jugs.
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