JARVIS—Heritage Days at the Walpole Antique Farm Machinery Association (WAFMA) site in Jarvis has become a tradition of the Civic Holiday weekend, this year from August 3-5, 2024.
The event offers a variety of activities for the whole family, including equipment and machinery displays and demonstrations, tractor and lawn mower pulls, a petting zoo and pony rides, trading post, craft sale, and much more.
John Hiuser of Embro uses a blower and forge from the 1800s to make adjustments to a hook that would be used to hold a harness. Both his grandfather and great-grandfather and a great-uncle were blacksmiths in St. Mary’s. —Haldimand Press photo by Sheila Phibbs. 
Don MacPherson of Norwich shows just some of his collection of vintage tools. 
Getting out of the Saturday morning rain for some tasty food were Gary Phibbs (WAFMA), Rick and Jan Phibbs, Joan Davis, and Larry Moyer (WAFMA). 
Four-year-old Alaina Stewart (left) and her older brother Kieran (11) enjoy the barrel train. 
Heritage Days offered many activities for adults and children to enjoy, including lawn mower tractor pulls. 
The Grand Trunk train station is a must-see stop since being relocated to the WAFMA site in 2017 and restored to house many historical pictures and artifacts showcasing the history of the train station and surrounding area. Local historian Bill Fess is shown in the doorway behind the railway crossing that is complete with flashing lights. The train station is open throughout the summer on Wednesday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. —Haldimand Press photos by Sheila Phibbs. 
Marilyn Philip (left) and Glenn Cherry were all smiles as they greeted guests at the main entrance.
