The Carp Farmer's Market nears the end of another season

The Carp Farmers Market takes place every Saturday in the village of Carp at the Carp Fairgrounds. While the market is full of interesting things to do and see all year round (except for when it is closed in the winter) my favourite time to visit the market is in the fall.

Something about getting ready for Thanksgiving and poring over fall crops to bring to the table really brings the whole issue of local food home for me. There really is a bounty of goodness that grows in the surrounding areas, and you can bring it to your house just by taking a bit of time to visit the market.

Yesterday was truly a glorious fall day and the market was bustling. Check out the pictures by clicking on Bear and Oliver below.

You can always make new friends at the Carp Farmers Market.

Carp Fair 2008

Thoughts from a fall fair.

Strands of tickets for rides.

Screams.

Laughter.

Running children.

Yummy snacks.

Coffee with a little sumpin sumpin.

Games. Prizes!!

Crafts.

T-shirts and ball caps - rocker styles.

Teenager gangs.

4-H people.

Sheep and cows.

Fancy chickens.

Model trains.

Reptile show - massive snake!

Grandstands.

Huge horses.

Ribbons and trophies.

Lumberjacks.

Seniors.

Long, long ride lineups.

More screaming!

Bumper cars.

Roller coaster.

Round and round.

Green...

8-horse hitch.

120 heavy horses in the ring.

Champions.

Winners.

Happy families.



flickr and I are still processing the pictures and videos that will make up this story.

The Carp Fair was an amazing event this year - you can read what took place here - http://www.carpfair.ca

Stay tuned for the full story

Carp Fair - That's A Wrap!!!

Awesome weekend of sun and fun at the Carp Fair in Carp, Ontario...we all had a blast and it was packed with events, music, rides, games, shows, exhibits, and more. I think everyone who attended would agree that the saddest thing is having to wait a whole year before we can do it all again! Pictures and more posted online at www.carpfair.ca