Blackberry Fair held on Denman

community · September 2023 · Denman Community Hall

Denman’s annual Blackberry Fair took place, including produce and baking competitions, children’s entries, zucchini racing and community activities. Faye Chung won the Jimmy Tait Memorial Trophy for best flowers in show, and Roger and Holly Smith won for largest pumpkin.

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“We have just had ours, the Blackberry Fair, on Denman” — The Islands Grapevine – September 7th, 2023 (September 7th, 2023)
Organizers request volunteers, sponsorships, and donations for the fair and memorial run. (our summary of the source, not a quotation) — Denman Island Local Folk (2026-08-02T21:35:21+00:00)

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