The 19th annual Wheat Festival, held on August 6 to 9, was a huge success. Festivities held in various locations across the city offered many activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
The Heritage Village was a favorite location of many, offering a glimpse into Weyburn's past. The demonstrations held throughout the weekend included rope making, sheep herding,
blacksmithing and butter and ice cream making. Local artists and dancers entertained, while rides were given on a vintage fire truck throughout the streets of Weyburn.
Several other activities took place across the city including a horticulture show at Knox Hall, a movie at Jubilee Park, swimming at the Weyburn Leisure Centre, a bread baking competition at the Soo Line Museum, along with several agriculture seminars held at the Weyburn Library. Three performances of the play "Big Bad" were held at the T.C. Douglas building.
Food was offered at several locations, including homemade pie at the Soo Line Museum and delicious strawberry shortcake at Knox Hall.
Although this year's Wheat Festival has wrapped up, Weyburn residents can look forward to seeing the results of a photography project that was started over the weekend. Jon Gillies of Images by Gillies took photos of Weyburn residents' faces at the Weyburn Public Library. The photos will be used as part of a mosaic he will create in the shape the Canadian flag. The project is being created in honor of the Canadian flag's 50th anniversary, which is being celebrated this year.
