Named in celebration of the fall colours that start to appear this time of year, the 38th annual Cavalcade of Colours fall fair took place in the northern end of Greater Sudbury this weekend, featuring fun for the whole family.
With events mostly centred at the Dowling Leisure Centre, hundreds of people turned up to munch on hot dogs, hamburgers and kettle corn, check out a car show and vegetable contest, try their chances at the penny table and silent auction, bounce on inflatables and much more.
The event is organized by the Onaping Falls Lions Club with help from other area groups, including Chevaliers de Colomb, which put on the popular barbecue that had quite the lineup Saturday afternoon.
Cavalcade of Colours president Carmen Portelance said the northern end of Greater Sudbury, encompassing the communities of Dowling, Onaping Falls and Levack, is close-knit and has an identity all its own.
“Everybody knows everybody,” said Portelance, saying that because of the distance to the centre of the city, groups in the area put on many activities and events for the community to enjoy.
“Over the years, we have always survived and taken care of ourselves,” she said. “So when we do something in the community together, this is what you get.”
Asked about the name of the event, Portelance said it’s named for the beautiful fall colours in the area, especially at the High Falls lookout in between the Dowling and Levack communities.
“If you go to High Falls, you can walk over the bridge there and see the colours,” Portelance said. “That is the most amazing scene you can see.”
Heidi Ulrichsen is Sudbury.com’s assistant editor.