Tavistock Agricultural Society hosts annual Easter egg hunt despite rainy weather

Benjamin Tempelaar, seated in his blue toy car with green pail in hand, joins his mother, Shannon, and friends from Tavistock as they prepare to search for Easter eggs hidden in the grass at Queen’s Park. Families say the annual event is one they look forward to each year. Gary West photo

By Gary West

Rainy weather didn’t dampen spirits at the Tavistock Agricultural Society’s annual Easter egg hunt, as dozens of children and their families gathered at Queen’s Park to take part in the popular spring tradition.

Despite steady rain and cooler temperatures, young participants eagerly searched the park grounds for hidden chocolate treats, filling their pails with colourful eggs scattered throughout the ball diamond and surrounding green space.

Agricultural society president Val Jones said organizers were pleased to see another strong turnout for the annual event, noting the weather did little to discourage families from taking part.

Once their pails were filled, participants gathered under the pavilion roof, where additional treats including mini chocolate eggs and chocolate milk were handed out by Agricultural society directors and event sponsors Transition Acres and Tavi Chil.

The Easter egg hunt continues to be one of several family-focused events organized each year by the Tavistock Agricultural Society, helping bring the community together while creating lasting memories for local children.