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Participants in Sunday’s costume contest assemble on stage (above), while the region’s first drone show Saturday night got into the spirit with a Harry Potter image being displayed.
Uncommon entertains Amherstburg By Ron Giofu Witches, wizards, muggles and more took over the downtown core of Amherstburg last weekend. The Amherstburg Uncommon Festival returned last Friday through Sunday with residents and visitors coming out, many in costume, to enjoy Harry Potter, steampunk and more. The Saturday night drone show, magic shows, hypnotists, “Punch & Judy” puppet shows, vendors, games, falconry shows from Kingsport Environmental, axe throwing from Bad Axe Throwing, costume contests, sandcastle creations, flea circuses, and wand making thanks to a young man named Sully Lowe, who gave back to the community due to the community supporting him through his health issues, were part of the weekend entertainment. Proceeds from butter beer sales went to the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission.
Gwen and Olive Beaudoin attended in costume with Olive stating they liked “everything” about it. “I like the festival,” added Gwen. “I like walking around in costumes. I especially like the magic shows.” Gwen added she has read the Harry Potter book series, with Olive adding they have been coming to the Uncommon Festival since it started. Stacey Lyons and her son Finn came down Friday night and enjoyed what they experienced. Watching the owls and seeing people dressed up were highlights Finn pointed out. “The owls are really cool,” he said. Stacey estimated it was their third year coming to the Uncommon Festival. “It’s just a really interesting event,” said Stacey, noting her husband was picked as a volunteer at a show during last year’s festival.
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