It was once again a busy and successful weekend of community clubs and members coming together to put on the annual Stoughton Daze. From Friday, July 7, to Sunday, July 9, the action packed weekend brought many to town to enjoy something for the whole family.
Friday evening kicked off with a golf tournament at the local golf course, while Private Drive performed that evening at the Crossroads Inn.
Saturday morning began with a hearty pancake breakfast at the Fire Hall, which was sponsored by Stoughton-Tecumseh and District Fire Department.
At 10 p.m. the annual Lions Parade kicked off, first parading by New Hope Lodge and then down Main Street where many lined the streets to see the inventive floats and where kids hoped they’d be walking away with a haul of candy, which they did.
Immediately following the parade there was a magic show hosted at the Library, while slow-pitch, beach volleyball, a car show, kids events, paint ball target shooting, and entertainment by Boomtown commenced throughout the day at the Fair Grounds.
Stopping by the Drop-In Centre one could look at the numerous entries for the Ag Society Show including flower arrangements, garden grown goods, baking, canned goods, photography, quilts, school work, and much more. It remains an event that brings the community together and reminds everyone of their past.
Sunday morning saw the Third Annual 5K Colour Walk/Run fundraiser hosted on behalf of Stoughton’s swimming pool.
Following that the New Hope Horse Club to their action going with their annual Fun Horse Show where participants took part in jumping, gymkhana, and showing in a wide variety of other classes. This year they had over 30 participants and as a special treat showcased a “stick horse musical ride” for the crowd.
The Redneck Races were underway by 1 p.m. Numerous entries took part in the high flying action which sees old cars raced around a small course built at the demo derby site.
The action packed weekend saw families and friends enjoy something for everyone as Stoughton hosted such varied activities to partake in and watch during their annual Stoughton Daze.
