THUNDER BAY – Gammondale Farm’s yearly Easter Festival was back this weekend once again in drive-through format this time not due to the pandemic, but due to the 3 feet of snow still covering the grounds of the Farm.
"Last year, when we could do an event, we had to do it curbside, and this year, at the end of February, there was so much snow, that we knew we couldn't hold an event even in the middle of April, the parking lots wouldn't be thawed out and usable, so we went back to the drive-through,” said Sue Gammond, owner.
Residents who stopped by stayed in their vehicles while volunteers brought their baskets to their cars and after receiving their baskets, they were then able to take pictures with the Easter bunny, and meet Kip, one of the farm’s horses.
A volunteer also brought over her pet rabbits, which people could also take a picture with and pet.
In total, 170 baskets were sold and they included kid-friendly crafts, toys, chocolates, and two tickets to Pumpkin Fest 2022.
Student volunteers from Westmount public school normally handle selling food and baked goods at the Easter festival, this year they sold blue and yellow Persians in support of the Canadian Red Cross for Ukrainian Relief.
After having drive-through events for the past two years, Gammond is hoping they'll be able to host their annual Egg Hunt next Easter.
