Luseland museum holds fall fair
By Joan Janzen
Luseland and District’s Museum held a fall fair on Saturday, September 10th. Participants were invited to submit their entries in various classes, which included vegetables, handwork, preserves and canning, baking and an assortment of classes for “kids only."
There were opportunities for everyone to display their expertise, from growing the largest potato to making the best apple jelly. Entries were dropped off at the museum on Friday evening, September 9th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and prior to 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning, when judging began.
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Meanwhile, Harvest Festival activities were in full swing including a kid’s carnival, outdoor games, and a window art tour. The Royal George served a Harvest Buffet for lunch, and Bell Acres served burgers to their hungry guests.
Exhibits entered in the fall fair were open to viewing by the general public on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Everyone was invited to guess the weight of a huge metamorphic rock that had been set outside the museum door with the help of a payloader. The prize was $100.00 of Luseland bucks.
The museum was open for tours, including “The Women of the Prairie Story Boards” display. Later on, a beef supper was served, followed by live entertainment with Keely Olmert and Will Balantyne.