Homecoming, it can mean different things to different people. If you live in Mildmay/Carrick it means a party, a very big party which happens every 10 years.
This past Civic weekend Mildmay-Carrick celebrated homecoming. A chance to catch up with old friends you possibly haven’t seen for years or possibly just enjoy the many activities and events during the weekend. To name just a few of them we have a pageant, classic car show, golf tournament, 2 hour plus parade, beard growing contest, children’s activities, bed races, food trucks, meals for suppers, breakfasts, road hockey tournament, beer tent, school reunions and entertainment.
The entertainment, WOW, great job by the committee. Daily there were bands or singers in the beer tent and at night there were bands on the main stage. Bands included Lulus road house, neon nostalgic, Little Rock and the Practically hip. The highlight for most though was a 30 minute pop up performance from Mildmay’s Owen Reigling to a jam packed tent. By all accounts there were in excess of 2000 people at Saturday nights dance plus close to 2000 for Friday, Sunday and Monday nights dances. ( isn’t there only a population of 1000 people in town?)
To all the volunteers who make this weekend possible Thank You! Years of planning, hundreds of hours and a ton of work go into it. Special shout out to Bill, Curt and Ryan the 3 chairs of the weekend. Well Done!
Sunday night when things usually start to go a little sideways if you know what I mean we decided to have a little fun with Budge’s Bbq rub and show you some of the evenings people and festivities. Here are a few pics to enjoy from the evening.
Sadly I am dedicating this blog to our neighbor Mack. Mack was the homecoming parades chair. Sadly he missed the big day but his hard work and spirit were present. Mack lived 2 doors down from us. When someone in the neighbourhood needed help, Mack was the first one there. Didn’t matter what time of day you drove by his place he always had a big wave and smile for you. A gracious host in the neighbourhood he always had a beer for you too. One night I walked over to give Mack a bottle of my bbq rub. You’d have thought I handed him the keys to a new truck. He was so pumped! A lot of people search their entire lives to find happiness. I think Mack had it.
As parrot heads say Mack set sail July 22nd 2023 just shy of his 27th birthday. From here on in when I drive by Mack’s I will always see his wave.
Next up Budges big bourbon bash weekend. If your looking for entertainment this weekend let me suggest playing a live version of Jimmy’s “ he went to Paris”. He went to Paris looking for answers……..
Had a picture taken with this young up and comer who reads the blog.
My favourite t-shirt of the weekend.
I found this crew at the dance Sunday night. Told you things start to go sideways