“Once again the Drayton Farm Show exhibitors and our community has exceeded all expectations,” says Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show chair Glenn Dobben.
He noted more than 3,000 people, including many youngsters, checked out the event on March 29 and 30 and were entertained by the 121 exhibitors.
“Some really incredible displays and technology showed that the Drayton Farm Show exhibitors are really in the forefront of the agricultural sector,” said Dobben, citing exhibits ranging from a giant size roomba to massive tractors capable of travelling 60 kilometres per hour.
“Our farm show exhibitors didn’t fail on any margin to impress the public,” said Dobben, adding many of the exhibitors at the local event only show in Drayton.
“Our banking exhibitors, feed and seed dealers were on hand to give you advice and assistance and there was something new in every booth. From robotics to fence posts to rubber boots, the show really lived up to be a true farm show,” Dobben stated.
Free memory trees from Trees for Mapleton and a talking fire hydrant were a hit with young and old, said Dobben, who also mentioned exhibits from Safe Communities Wellington County and the Wellington Farm Safety Association.
“Hats off, or should I say helmets off, to the minor hockey parents who were kept busy in the food booth. No penalty minutes here and good Sportsmanship all around, especially to the coach,” said Dobben.
He added, “The Drayton Kinsmen offer a heartfelt thank you to all who attended, either as an exhibitor or as a patron, to help make the 36th annual farm show a success.
“Together we didn’t just have a farm show, we raised money for cystic fibrosis research, funded parks and new playground construction, and helped make Mapleton a terrific place to live and raise a family.”
