After a long two-year hiatus due to COVID, the Marine Heritage Society Festival in Southampton is back. It is officially celebrating its 10th Festival Anniversary on July 22nd to 24th.
An appreciation BBQ hosted by the Marine Heritage Society and Rotary Club of Saugeen Shores and sponsored by Foodland was held for sponsors, media and town staff on Friday at Pioneer Park at Southampton Harbour.
Captain Wayne Sparrow and his wife, Mrs. Sparrow, co-Chairs of the Festival were on hand to greet everyone along with Saugeen Shores Mayor Luke Charbonneau.
(L) Cpt. Wayne Sparrow, Saugeen Shores Mayor Luke Charbonneau and Southampton Ward Councillor John Divinski
Sponsor Martino Catalano owner of Southampton Foodland was thanked by Cpt. Wayne Sparrow …
(C) Foodland owner Martino Catalano supports Rotary BBQ (L) Rotarian Al Smethurst, Martino Catalano & Rotary Pres. Pat O’Connor
(L) Cpt. Wayne Sparrow, sponsors Luke Charbonneau owner of Hi Berry Farms and Southampton Ward Councillor John Divinski
Port Elgin Legion Branch 340 a sponsor – (L)Mrs. Cpt. Sparrow, Legion Pres. Robert Harrison, Rhonda Harrison and Cpt. Sparrow
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Town Public Works invited for the BBQ …
… where burgers were served up by Rotary
Mayor Charbonneau in his new Marine Heritage cap met with Martine Heritage Rob Campbell (L) and Rotarian John Cherrie (R)
Marine Heritage Society Pres. Eric Toltan and Mayor Charbonneau discussed the upcoming Festival
Propeller Club/Marine Heritage Society members Kevin Champion (L) and Brian French enjoyed a time-out on a picnic bench
Many sponsor signs were evident
The Festival is rapidly gearing up with many new activities added as the 10th anniversary is ready to celebrate.
