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Blackberry Faire brings parade, run and zucchini race

Denman’s Blackberry Faire featured its annual run, a pirate-themed parade and a family-favourite zucchini race.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2018-09-06 · compiled 2026-10-01

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Denman’s Blackberry Faire included the Blackberry Run, a pirate-themed parade and a zucchini race, according to a report in this week’s Grapevine.^[1]

The report describes parade entries including pick-up truck mermaids and a chicken on a leash. It says the zucchini race featured decorated entries, and that first place went to Terry.^[1]

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