All smiles at Snetto Farms for Sunflower Festival

August 22, 2024 @ 7:00 amCommunity News

The entrance to the festival at Snetto Farms. Photo by Georgia York
Before the races begun, participants registered, mingled and stretched their muscles. Photo by Georgia York
Rachel Deen, right, supported her sister Janelle Deen, who ran the kids 2K.
The Saturday Morning Runners attended the Sunflower Run finishing their races no matter the rainfall. From left: Sue Yungblut, Tyler Schaefer, Rachel Ackert, Andrew Bucsis, Amanda Noseworthy, Jeltsje Willits, Johanna de Vries, Kayleigh Hilborn and Shane Ducsharm. Photo by Georgia York
Amanda Noseworthy was all smiles as she set off for the 5km run at the annual Mapleton Sunflower Festival on Aug. 17. Photo by Georgia York
Medals hung in the registration tent waiting to be worn by the runners. The handmade sunflower-designed medals were supplied by Ryan Fish and Heather MacEwen. Each first, second and third place runner was given one of the specially-made medals. Photo by Georgia York
This group of runners supported Abigail, far right, in the kids 2K run. She ended with a time of 8 minutes and 22 seconds, placing eighth overall in the female division. From left: Amanda Van Ankum, Holly Rogerson, Ashley Noble and Abigail Claussen. Photo by Georgia York
Jeltsje De Vries placed first in the 5km race with a time of 25:15, Jessica Stahle placed second and Michelle Harrow placed third. Photo by Georgia York
Leona Ottens, owner of the Snetto Farms, and has organized the festival and run for five years now. Even with buckets of rain, she still smiled all day, encouraging runners to cross the finish line. From left: Leona Ottens and partner Paul Ironmonger. Photos by Georgia York
Mount Forest-based country singer Cara Smith entertained guests at the festival through the rainy weather. Photo by Georgia York

MAPLETON – The 5th annual Mapleton Sunflower Festival took place on Aug. 17.

The festival had a market for guests and included a 2K, 5K and 10K Sunflower Run.

The day was filled with vendors, sunflowers and lots of rain at Snetto Farms.

The funds went towards the Palmerston and District Hospital for a new electric stretcher for the emergency room.

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