Drayton Fair offered “Another day in Fairadise”

Max Somerville of Drayton took advantage of the opportunity to walk an alpaca.  Photos by Patrick Raftis

Drayton Fair – “Another Day in Fairadise” was the theme of the 2022 Drayton Fair, hosted by the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society from Aug. 5 to 7. Marissa Eby of Listowel was among the participants in the dairy show on Aug. 6. Photos by Patrick Raftis

Petting zoo - Jessica Neufeld of Moorefield pets a tiny donkey at the Tiger Paws Exotics petting zoo at the Drayton Fair on Aug. 5.

Not your average fender bender – The large crowd at Drayton Fair’s demolition derby was treated to loud, metal crunching action on the track. Mapleton firefighters were on hand at the Aug. 7 event to keep things as safe as possible. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

A youngster tries his hand at log sawing at one of the booths at the Drayton Fair on Aug. 6. Photo by Patrick Raftis

Butterfly Trio - Esme Abell, Tennessi Lucas, and Saddie Lucas not only spread their wings, but helped to spread smiles at the face painting station at the Drayton Fair, held Aug. 5 to 7. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

Junior Showmanship Champion - Madison Bartlett knows how to catch the judge’s eye with her sheep, Butter. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp