Nathalie Beckwith, of New Minas, was all smiles playing in the mud prior to the start of Wolfville’s popular Mud Creek Days kids’ mud challenge July 25 in Willow Park. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentMud Creek Days, celebrated on the last full weekend in July before the Natal Day long weekend, has become a beloved annual tradition.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentBefore it became Wolfville, the town was known as Mud Creek due to its muddy harbour. The festival honours its history while embracing its present, offering many free activities for all ages to enjoy.Article contentArticle contentThe festival kicked off with a street party that featured live music from Al King and the Vineyard Knights, as well as free henna body art, caricatures, popcorn, and sidewalk chalk art. There was also a free movie showing at the Al Whittle Theatre.Article contentArticle content Spontaneity propelled Wolfville residents Sarah Burton, right, and Richie Spears to start jiving on July 24 when Al King and the Vineyard Knights performed during the annual Mud Creek Days street party. Photo by Wendy ElliottArticle content Children are always drawn to making chalk art on Main Street during Wolfville’s street party to celebrate Mud Creek Days. This year’s party was held July 24 to kick off the weekend festival. Photo by Wendy ElliottArticle contentJuly 25 saw the Wolfville Lion’s Club host a breakfast, and Mudley, the festival’s mascot, celebrated their birthday with free lawn games, music, crafts and cake.Article contentThe birthday party coincided with the 100th anniversary celebration of the KIPAWO ferry, which first set sail in the Bay of Fundy in 1926 and linked the communities of Kingsport, Parrsboro and Wolfville. It was built to withstand the extreme tidal conditions of the Minas Basin and remained in service until 1940.Article contentIt was then requisitioned for the war effort but was rediscovered in the late 1970s, returned to Parrsboro in 1982, and eventually became the foundation of what is now Ship’s Company Theatre. Visitors to Wolfville’s Waterfront Park had the opportunity to learn about the vessel’s history and its importance to Wolfville.Article content Siblings Grace Sweeting, 7, and Jack, 9, had a fun afternoon July 25 competing in the Mud Creek Days’ free kids’ mud challenge. The Sweeting family, from Toronto, is currently taking a road trip through the Maritimes and spent a few days in Wolfville. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentArticle content George van Niekerk, of Wolfville, seemed right at home lounging in a pool of mud. He was one of many children who participated in the kids’ mud challenge July 25 during Mud Creek Days. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentThe Evangeline Artists’ Co-operative hosted an art show and sale throughout the day and held two children’s act activities at the Wolfville Post Office.Article contentArticle contentThe Heartland Tour celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special celebration in Wolfville.Article contentArticle contentIn the afternoon, Willow Park was transformed into a muddy obstacle course, complete with a soapy slide. There was a free mud challenge for children aged five to 15 years. That was followed by the annual mud challenge, which sees teams of four compete in a series of challenges to win the coveted Mudley Trophy. The event serves as a fundraiser to help Wolfville youth access recreational opportunities.Article content Seven-year-old Emily Horne, of Wolfville, gave two thumbs up after frolicking in the mud during the popular Mud Creek Days kids’ mud challenge July 25. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content William Preece, of Lower Sackville, played in the mud prior to the start of the kids’ mud challenge July 25 in Wolfville. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentArticle content The Bog Banshees were the winning Mud Challenge team during Wolfville’s Mud Creek Days competition on July 25. The team included, from left, Suzanne Mackenzie, Holly Hopgood, Jenna Whitney and a visitor from Manchester, England. Photo by Wendy ElliottArticle contentThere was also a Devour! spaghetti community supper before a line dance party, waterfront concert featuring Mat Hughes, and fireworks.Article contentThe festival wrapped up on Sunday, July 26, with a mud puppets family play program, and live music with Ptarmageddon – featuring the musical trio of Matt Soper, Jenn Edwards, and Scott Neary.Article content Wolfville Fire Department members created an afternoon-long shower at Willow Park on July 25, helping hose off youth and adults who competed in the annual Mud Creek Days mud challenge. Photo by Wendy ElliottArticle content A popular family program was held on July 26 in Wolfville that featured crafts, games, and a special mud puppet workshop. Participants in the Mud Creek Days event, like sisters Phyllis, left, and McLean Newman, of New Minas, created their own sock puppets. Photo by Wendy ElliottArticle contentArticle content Sophia Blanchard learned a lot about being an entrepreneur during Mud Creek Days. The six-year-old Wolfville resident set up a lemonade stand on Willow Street during the town’s mud challenge. Half of the proceeds she made were destined for the food bank, while she planned to split the remaining profit between herself and paying her family for the upfront expenses. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Sarah Webb, owner of the new Ice Cream on Elm, handed out balloons as she visited various Mud Creek Days activities. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Arthur Flynn-Richard, 3, of Centreville, had a blast participating in Wolfville’s Mud Creek Days kids’ mud challenge July 25. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content There were three muddy obstacles youth had to traverse through to get to the soapy slide set up in Willow Park in Wolfville during the Mud Creek Days free kids’ mud challenge July 25. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentArticle content Youth had a perfect way to cool off at the conclusion of the Mud Creek Days kids’ mud challenge on July 25. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Dozens of youths competed in Wolfville’s free kids’ mud challenge July 25 that took place as part of the Mud Creek Days festival in Willow Park. One the perks: a soapy slide at the conclusion of the event. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content New Minas resident Nathalie Beckwith zooms down the soapy slide at the conclusion of the kids’ mud challenge as part of Wolfville’s Mud Creek Days festival. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle content
IN PHOTOS: Wolfvilles Mud Creek Days a success
