St. Thomas-Elgin Pride week included several events across Elgin County. In St. Thomas the celebration kicked off in St. Thomas with a flag raising at City Hall on Monday.

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Quai du Vin kicked off their "Summer Sounds Delicious" music series with a crowd-pleasing sold-out Motown Memories on Sunday July 9th.

Chef/farmer Ellen Laing and friends prepared and served a farm dinner on July 8th at Orchard Hill. Delectable food, delightful wine pairings provided by Jamie Quai of Quai du Vin Estate Winery, a perfect evening in a lovely setting and a long table of happy diners made for a memorable experience.

Guests enjoyed high tea and a historical fashion show at the Sparta Church Museum on Saturday July 8th. This is the third year that the many volunteers have come together in support of the museum. The colourful parade of fashion featured men's, women's and children's clothing from the 1700s to the later 1900s, most with a connection to the people and history of Sparta. Volunteers included the fashion show participants pictured above along with many who served tea and goodies. 

The 5th Annual Summer Solstice Festival at Wildflowers Farm took place on June 26th.  The family friendly celebration included live music, beer tent, drumming, local market, yoga and dancing.

The Aylmer & District Horticultural Society featured five fabulous gardens on their 2017 Garden Tour, June 25.

The St. Thomas & District Horticultural Society hosted their 2017 Garden Tour on Sunday June 18th, showcasing a wide range of local garden designs.

A Scottish Living History Weekend on May 20 & 21 at Backus-Page House Museum included skirmishes, music camp lifestyle displays, storytellers. Some scenes from the Saturday event ... 

The Elgin Historical Society marked the 200th anniversary of the first Talbot Anniversary Dinner, the bicentennial of the naming of St. Thomas and the 150th year of Confederation with a celebration on Fri May 19th.