DUNNVILLE—The annual Mudcat Festival returned Thursday, June 12 to Sunday, June 15, 2025. Thousands of people visited the town over the weekend to participate in the non-stop fun, with activities and entertainment available for all ages from a midway to live music. DUNNVILLE—Decked out with a Super Mario Mushroom twist, this team raced down the street during the Dunnville Mudcat Festival’s annual Bed Race on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Held June 12-15, the festival drew thousands to town for a weekend packed with all-ages fun, lively entertainment, and community spirit. See page 7 for more photos.
—Haldimand Press photo by Kerry J Newstead.
DUNNVILLE—Mother Nature was not cooperating with the Duck Race, as wind conditions forced the stewards to give the duckies a little help on their way.
Scarlett Gerritsen, Levi Featherson, Jacoby Featherson, and their moms Michelle Gerritson and Krystale Featherson are shown above enjoying the parade.
DUNNVILLE—Teressa Joubert dressed in her best duck top for the big race.
DUNNVILLE—One of the five bed race teams taking part in the competition.
DUNNVILLE—CJ’s Skatepark, a popular skating venue and team, put on a show and clinic at the skatepark at Dunnville Lion’s Park. Shown are members of CJ’s Skatepark: (back row) Madeline Power, Annie Bastien, Evelyn Peters, Roy Suh, Kevin Page, Richard Bastien, (middle row) Angel Suh, Remy Bastien, (bottom row) Jay Mandarino, Julian Campeau, Andre Bastien, and Roger Blinoff.
DUNNVILLE—Theodore Thud and the Quest for Weird Beard was presented by the Dunnville Community Theatre’s youth members at Central Park.
DUNNVILLE—Brad Walda and Ava Lahay show off their power and determination in the strength competition.
DUNNVILLE — Tammy Potter towered over other pirates.
DUNNVILLE—Seven year old Michaela Nolan cheering on Ava Lahay.
DUNNVILLE—Three and a half year old Hailee Allen, from Dunnville, enjoying her ride on Lola. She is shown with Lola’s handler Tina Smith.
DUNNVILLE — Four-year-old Landon Benninson from Binbrook with his dad Dave.
DUNNVILLE—Nyla Thomas, 5, coming down the slide in Central Park.
DUNNVILLE — Eleanor Sammut with her dog Kelby walking the parade.
DUNNVILLE — Heather Wilkinson of the Dunnville Vipers doing some catching at the teams display in Lion’s Park. The Vipers are enjoying their season with 7 wins and 0 losses so far.
DUNNVILLE—Kodie Peekstak, with his dad Jason, entering Lion’s Park with their 23 T-bucket powered by a 5l small block Chevy engine.