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PHOTO GALLERY: Old cars and new friends at Petrolia Farmers’ Market

August 17, 2024

Heather Wright Photos

The Petrolia150 celebrations shifted to the Petrolia Farmers’ Market Saturday morning. Aside from the usual vendors at the market, children could meet popular animated puppy, Bluey.

The streets around the market were lined with classic and unusual cars. There was a brief downpour during the event but the market was filled with people for the event.

Kevin Lawrence, 2, of Petrolia was hanging out with his dad, Gord in his papa, Gary Powell’s, 1948 Chevy 3100 at the Petrolia150 celebrations Saturday morning.
Car enthusiasts check out the classics around the Petrolia Farmers’ Market Saturday morning during the Petrolia150 celebrations.
Cohen Bridge, 3, of Petrolia loved this three-wheeler at the Petrolia Farmers’ Market Saturday. It was part of the Petrolia150 car show.
Alex and Jenna Norton of Petrolia were keeping an eye on their dog, Marlee, who was camped out in the back of Norton’s 1963 Mercury. Norton’s grandfather owned the car for 35 years and often took the fair ambassador in local parades in it. Alex bought it three years ago and spends a lot of his spare time restoring the classic.
Dean Bradley and Gord Perry were taking in the classics at the Petrolia150 celebrations at the Petrolia Farmers’ Market Saturday.
Ellison Yates, 2, wasn’t too sure about meeting Bluey during the Petrolia150 celebrations.
Bluey greets new friends during the Petrolia150 celebrations at the Farmers’ Market Saturday
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