A pair of farm tractors were among the numerous vehicles in the Shelburne County Exhibition grand street parade on Aug. 11. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle contentThe Shelburne County Exhibition festivities got underway with the grand street parade on Aug. 11.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 contentArticle contentThe people that lined the parade route through Shelburne were treated to a mix of brightly decorated floats, muscle cars, antique automobiles, mud munchers, and cheerful participants spreading community spirit. The parade’s theme was board games.Article contentArticle content Shelburne Towing won the award for best commercial float with its display featuring numerous board games, which was the theme for the Shelburne County Exhibition grand street parade on Aug. 11. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content Shelburne County Exhibition pageant contestants ride on one of the floats in the exhibition parade on Aug 11. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle contentThis year marked the 150th anniversary of the community agricultural celebration, which was continuing until Aug. 15 at the exhibition grounds on John Street. Entertainment, carnival rides and games, displays, exhibits, a light horse show and ox hauls would be filling the days.Article content The SASI Works float, Pie Face, was the judge’s favourite in the Shelburne County Exhibition grand street parade on Aug. 11. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content Stitch the Clown had bubbles blowing while riding along in the Shelburne County Exhibition grand street parade in his clown car on Aug. 11. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle contentPARADE WINNERSArticle contentAward winners from the Shelburne County Exhibition’s grand street parade.Article contentBest oxen – Roger Muise.Article contentBest youth walker – Reese Smith (Miss Peacock, Clue game).Article contentBest youth float – Shelburne lady Bashers (Candy Land).Article contentBest emergency vehicle – Barrington Ground Search and Rescue (Mouse Trap).Article contentBest community organization – 4-H (Candyland).Article contentBest decorated horse – Sophia Strang.Article contentBest commercial float – Shelburne Towing (mixed board games).Article contentJudges’ favourite – SASI Works (Pie Face).Article contentBest automobile – Tim Rhyno.Article content An antique automobile participated in the Shelburne County Exhibition grand street parade on Aug. 11. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content Sophia Strang riding Princess Peppa won the award for best decorated horse in the Shelburne County Exhibition grand street parade on Aug. 11. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content Horses and their riders trot along in the Shelburne County Exhibition grand street parade on Aug. 11. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content Candy Land was a popular float theme in the Shelburne County Exhibition grand street parade on Aug. 11. Board games was the theme for this year’s parade. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content Checkered flags were handed out as a fleet of mud munchers rumble along in the Shelburne County Exhibition grand street parade on Aug. 11. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content Candy is handed out to children along the Shelburne County Exhibition grand street parade route on Aug. 11. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content
IN PHOTOS: Shelburne County Exhibition grand street parade draws a crowd
