Magical merrymaking takes over Amherstburg


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Wizards and steampunk adventurers flocked to Amherstburg’s Uncommon Festival to race teapots, marvel at magic and gasp at aerial feats.

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Large crowds, many dressed as costumed characters inspired by steampunk (Victorian-era science fiction), found the unexpected throughout Amherstburg’s downtown area.

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There were workshops and street buskers and contests over the fun-filled weekend.

The Vaudevillians — Jitterbug James and Sweet Sassy Norah Spades — performed 1930s jug band ragtime blues and dancing numbers from the prohibition period, while Dr. Houligan’s Traveling Variety Show offered magic and juggling shows under a big top tent.

Landon Satterthwaite, 6, gets an owl placed on his arm during the birds of prey exhibit at the Amherstburg Uncommon Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.
Landon Satterthwaite, 6, gets an owl placed on his arm during the birds of prey exhibit at the Amherstburg Uncommon Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Photo by Dax Melmer /Windsor Star
The Vaudevillian, a 1930s ragtime blues duo, perform Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at the Amherstburg Uncommon Festival.
The Vaudevillian, a 1930s ragtime blues duo, perform Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at the Amherstburg Uncommon Festival. Photo by Dax Melmer /Windsor Star

A highlight of the festival was the return of Sir Thomas Nigel Tinkerton to host the teapot race. Festivalgoers were invited to create their own radio-controlled teapot to enter in the competition.

Rounding out the annual event were axe-throwing contests, wand-making workshops, pirate training and a scavenger hunt.

The Uncommon Festival is hosted by the town, sponsored by River Bookshop with additional funding from the Government of Ontario.

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A hot air balloon for photo ops is seen Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at the wonderfully eccentric Amherstburg Uncommon Festival.
A hot air balloon for photo ops is seen Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at the wonderfully eccentric Amherstburg Uncommon Festival. Photo by Dax Melmer /Windsor Star



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