        The Arcola Antique Ag Daze hosted on Sunday, July 2, was a successful story of community coming together to celebrate Canada’s 150th and take a look back on the legacy of not only Arcola, but of the prairie provinces as a whole.
               The day began with a pancake breakfast before kicking off the festivities with a parade down Main Street at 10:30 a.m., which led down to the Fair Grounds where the rest of the action for the day took place.
               A display of various works of art and displays were set up in the old exhibit hall, while Paton Antiques as well as quilts were on display at the Ag Pavilion/Meeting Place. Included in the displays were a variety of antique licence plates, tools, and at Paton Antiques display even an old wooden homemade live mouse trap. The mouse would walk into the box and the teeter totter would swing down trapping the mouse within; much like the metal live traps today.
               Numerous entries were part of the annual car show; many of which also participated in the parade.
               Kids events and a petting zoo were set up in and near the Ag Pavilion, where a blacksmith and rope maker were also set up to discuss how items were once made by hand.
               One of the new events that the Antique Ag Daze committee introduced was the Kids’ Tractor Pull, which was a fun way for kids to participate. A small John Deere pedal tractor was set out with a small sled and weights on it and the young participants pedaled hard to win $5 each.
               Before the youngsters took to the track they got to watch the large antique tractors do their jobs, including an old model with steel paddled wheels.
               In an ode to past agricultural ways, a horse pull was also held. Similar to the tractor pull, a team of horses was hooked up to a sled with weights added to it. Light, medium, and heavy horses were all used to showcase the raw power of a team of horses, which was once the main form of work units on a farm.
               A threshing and bailing demonstration was also held in order to show people how these activities were once done.
               At 4 p.m. the Arcola Antique Ag Daze welcomed Estevan group Calamity Cowgirls to the arena for a stunning trick riding performance, which was greatly enjoyed by the attending crowd.
               Throughout the day a slo-pitch tournament was held with seven teams participating.
               A BBQ Supper and Canada Day cupcakes and ice cream were available in the evening, while the day ended with fireworks.
               Before the fireworks went off, however, Arcola enjoyed a wonderful performance by Tenille Arts of Weyburn. The 23-year-old country music artist released an album last year, which debuted at no. 1 on iTunes Canada country album chart in October of 2016, while it also broke into the top 100 on the U. S. country album charts.
               Performing in Arcola she covered a variety of classic country tunes, but also showcased her abilities by singing her own music from her successful debut album. The crowd enjoyed her performance and everyone in attendance at Prairie Place appreciated the chance to have her perform in Arcola.
