Joslynn Curran crowned Ripley-Huron Fall Fair ambassador; Cassandra Bridge is junior ambassador

By: Liz Dadson September 27, 2026 476

Joslynn Curran crowned Ripley-Huron Fall Fair ambassador; Cassandra Bridge is junior ambassador

Joslynn Curran is the new Ripley-Huron Fall Fair ambassador, while Cassandra Bridge is the new junior ambassador of the fair.

They were crowned Friday night, at the competition held at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Also competing for junior ambassador, was Cheyenne Collins.

In addition, the Prince and Princess of the Fair, Mason Stanley and Cali Courtney, were introduced.

A good crowd gathered for the ambassador pageant, with MC Serena Harris welcoming everyone to the event and the 163rd annual fall fair.

Kevin Falconer, president of the Ripley Agricultural Society, also welcomed everyone, and thanked the volunteers and agricultural society directors for helping put together the fair.

"This year, we are extremely excited to welcome the International Highland Games Federation's Amateur Men's Canadian Championships to the fair," he said. "It's a great event, featuring our own local competitors, Conner Dixon and his mother, Amanda Farrell Walsh. We're also excited with the return of the poultry exhibit with about 120 birds there.

"We're very proud of our fair, as an agricultural society and as a community. Thank you to everyone who has helped out, and enjoy the fair!"

Falconer presented an Award of Gratitude to Christine Heinisch who has served as treasurer of the agricultural society for the past eight years. "We thank you for your hard work and dedication."

Heinisch thanked the agricultural society for this recognition. "It takes so many people to put this fair together. If you can help out or volunteer, you'll find it's very rewarding to give back to your community."

Falconer also presented an Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Award of Merit to Bob Harris, a long-time member of the fruits and vegetables committee at the fair. "He has worked hard for many, many years and we appreciate his dedication."

"We have a great community and a lot of great volunteers," said Harris. "That's why we have such a great fair!"

Following the junior ambassador contestants' prepared speeches and impromptu questions, the judges left the auditorium to deliberate.

Auctioneer Johnny Murray then took to the stage for the popular auction of the award-winning pies and cakes, raising more than $5,000 for the agricultural society.

During her farewell speech, 2025-26 ambassador Emery Harper said she learned a lot over the past year, made many new friends, and represented her community to the best of her ability.

"Community is not just the houses around you, it's the people who volunteer and work so hard to put on the fall fair every year," she said. "My experiences have made me into a better person, and I want to continue volunteering in our community."

Junior ambassador Kelsey Thompson said she experienced many new things, made new friends and enjoyed many opportunities during the past year. "It has been a privilege to represent the Ripley Agricultural Society and the Ripley community."

When the judges returned, Joslynn was crowned the new ambassador, and Cassandra was crowned junior ambassador.

Appreciation was given to the ambassador contestant sponsors: Pollock Electric, J. Murray Trucking, and Bridgehaven Farms, as well as the many sponsors, volunteers and supporters who made the evening such a success.

Friday night also featured the garden tractor pull, Kinetic Knights Robotics, the midway, frog-jumping, nail-driving and log-sawing, laser combat and the Ripley Wolves puck and shoot station.

Watch for more coverage of the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair on the Kincardine Record!