Successful Tarts & Arts in the Park
On Saturday, another Tarts & Arts in the Park was held at Robert Simpson Park.
With 20 Vendors & Community Groups participating, there was lots of choice for Tarts, and for wonderful Crafts.
The theme was Alice in Wonderland, and characters wandered the Park, booths were decorated in themes, and fun was had by all
Vendors were set up in a semi-circle around the Park
Arnprior Rotary's Co-President Buena Dejoode is in Regal attire
Rotarian King Bruce talks to the Mad Hatter MC Andy
The entrance was through the Looking Glass
There was some threat of showers, so the Mad Hatter Tea party was put in wraps!!
Volunteer Anne talks to the Rabbit Mike
Music was provided in the morning by Sheriff Andy
Alice, the Mad Hatter & the Dormouse get ready for the Had Hatter Tea Party
Alice & the Dormouse wonder how low can they go???!!!
One of many booths
Lots to see & do
Judging the Tarts was a hard job, but someone had to do it...
The Mad Hatter congratulates the Winners of the Tarts competition:
Queen of Tarts - Marilyn,
Ray's Reptiles had a rapt audience
Ray's Reptiles - Who's afraid of Snakes???
Volunteers, including Rabbit Mike, provided rides from the Hospital parking lot -- Thanks to the Madawaska Golf Course for providing the carts.
The Silent Auction raised $2,000 for Teachers Against Poverty in Arnpror & McNab-Braeside schools
Another Vendor booth
The Mad Hatter Tea Party
Musical Chairs was one of the Children's Games played
Vendor booths had the opportunity to decorate in the Theme to win their booth fee