The Truck & Tractor Pull is returning to the Ennismore Shamrock Festival in July for the first time since the pandemic began.
A longstanding tradition that began in 1967 as a centennial year celebration, the family-friendly Ennismore Shamrock Festival takes place from July 21 to 23 with most activities taking place at the Robert E. Young Recreation Complex in Ennismore.
The festival kicks off at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 21st with an age-of-majority dance at The Quarry Golf Club in Ennismore featuring a DJ and live music from Ennismore’s own Melissa Payne. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 in advance, available at the Selwyn Township Municipal Office at 1310 Centre Line or in Ennismore at The Quarry Golf Club at 447 Tara Road, Sullivan’s General Store at 476 Ennis Road, or Jesse’s Tap & Grill at 583 Robinson Road.
A free family fun day takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 22nd at the Robert E. Young Recreation Complex featuring children’s activities including bouncy castles, inflatable games, and obstacle courses from King of the Castle and a petting zoo featuring miniature farm animals from Critter Visits.
Food and refreshments include an all-day BBQ hosted by the Shamrock Festival Committee with peameal bacon on a bun, burgers and hot dogs, and drinks, as well as sno cones and beavertails. There will also be local vendors and community information booths.
On Sunday, July 23rd, the Truck & Tractor Pull will begin at 12 p.m. Admission is $10 per person (free for children 12 years of age and under). Food vendors and a licensed refreshment tent will be available trackside.
Also on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Shamrock Craft Show held indoors at the Ennismore Community Centre at 553 Ennis Road and featuring more than 100 vendors. Admission is $10 per person (free for children 12 years of age and under), with all proceeds supporting the Ennismore Shamrock Festival.
Happening all weekend long is the annual Garage Sale and Street Curling event at the Ennismore Curling Club at 555 Ennis Road. It runs from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information about the Ennismore Shamrock Festival, visit ennismoreshamrockfestival.ca. Information will also be available on the website for anyone interested in participating in the Truck & Tractor Pull.
