Falher Honey Festival June 19 – 20

Emily Plihal
Smoky River Express

Beesabeille, Falher’s town mascot was front and centre at this year’s Honey Festival parade. Her presence was welcomed by hundreds of children along the parade route.

A favourite of the spectators at the BEEsness race was Fern’s Greenhouse Boob Bees team. The women will be participating in this year’s Walk to End Breast Cancer.

Marian Desaulniers and her mom Lucille Debaere were part of the group of motorcycles who registered in the parade.

Children were delighted to see this little girl and her dad ride on their horses through the parade.

Antique tractor enthusiast Marc Bremont had members of his family and friends drive a number of his prized possessions through the parade route.

Cooperators team made a BEEautiful attempt to win this year’s BEEsness race.

Will Hoskins attempts to transfer water from one cup to another through a straw at this year’s business race.

A midway was back in town on June 20 much to the delight of children and adults alike.

Sumo wrestling was on the agenda for most of the afternoon on June 20. Lina Lepage takes on Jacquie Bouchard as a competitor in the heavy, burdensome wrestling suits.

Veronique Poulin and Dusty Brooks participated in the BEEsness race as part of the Falher Hotel team.

Lorraine Desaulniers took part in the Marketplace also held on Saturday. The Marketplace showcased businesses from around the area.

The Show and Shine event brought in a number of spectators and participants this year. Organizer Andy Cloutier explains he was happy the weather stayed nice.

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