Walpole Antique Farm Machinery Association dinner draws a full house

by Haldimand Press Staff

September 10, 2026

By Randy Carter

JARVIS—The Walpole Antique Farm Machinery Association (WAFMA) in Jarvis was the place to be on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

  • JARVIS—WAFMA President Larry Moyer and Joan Davis sell drink tickets during the association’s roast beef dinner.
  • JARVIS—Jim and Linda Williamson sell dinner tickets during the dinner on September 5, 2026.
  • JARVIS—Eight-year-old Garrette Olghom and Tracy Briddle get ready to serve dinner guests.
  • JARVIS—Selkirk residents Kim Freeman and Norm Dye get ready to dig into their roast beef dinner.
  • JARVIS—From left, Wayne Awde, Mrs. Awde, John Simington, and Marg Young wait with plates in hand to be served roast beef. —Haldimand Press photos by Randy Carter.
  • JARVIS—Annette Ball serving up a selection of pies for dessert.

For $25 you could get a full roast beef dinner with a baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, fresh bun, pie, and coffee.

WAFMA has been around for more than 25 years, according to President Larry Moyer, and has 60 active members. Saturday’s dinner was a fundraiser to help support WAFMA’s ongoing operations.

There was a great turn out; the hall was packed with 147 hungry participants who left the event happy and full.