Mount Forest Fireworks Festival brings on the heat, spectacular light show

Ready to roll - From left: Mark Murphy, Jon Murphy and Thomas Toich prepare their cars for the annual soap box derby down Princess Street on July 21.

Axed Throwing Club - Melissa and John Herod get ready for the crowds at their mobile axe throwing trailer. The pair are part of the Thornbury-based Axed Throwing Club.

Full house for the show - Sweltering heat on July 20 didn’t stop the crowds from going to this year’s Mount Forest Fireworks Festival. With lots of activities, cars to see and meeting old and new friends, the town was abuzz with activity, both downtown and at the festival grounds at the Mount Forest Sports Complex.

Checkin’ out the classics - There were plenty of classics to check out on July 20 at the annual car show on Main Street in Mount Forest.

Novel fundraiser - Marlene Markle, Kate Rowley, Jean Woods, Penny Renken and Reenie Ferrier assisted with the book sale at the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival on July 20, raising funds for the Mount Forest Archives.

Checkin’ out the classics - There were plenty of classics to check out on July 20 at the annual car show on Main Street in Mount Forest.

Checkin’ out the classics - There were plenty of classics to check out on July 20 at the annual car show on Main Street in Mount Forest.