A popular summer tradition thousands didn’t disappoint, as of visitors made their way downtown for the weekend’s Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing.
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The weather was perfect for the 36th edition, with sunny skies and warm temperatures, a welcome change from last week’s wet conditions.
Matt Thomas, cars manager, said about 160 vehicles were on display Saturday, noting it’s about average for the event.
“It’s great. Everything is falling into place,” he said. “It’s a good turnout.”
He expected 6,000 to 10,000 visitors over the course of the weekend.
In addition to classic cars from various eras, boats were docked downtown along the Sydenham River.
Friday’s reopening of the LO Stonehouse pedestrian bridge over the river made a huge difference, Thomas said.
“I don’t know how we lived without it. It definitely helps getting people across much quicker,” he said. “They don’t have to go all the way to the very end. It’s shooting doing that all day.
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“It allows us to plan a little better. We can expand a little bit more, too.”
The structure was closed in November 2021 after an inspection found severely deteriorated structural members.
Though the rehabilitation work is done, the bridge will be closed from 7 am Monday until 4 pm Friday, Aug. 16, weather permitting, to complete paint touchups.
In addition to classic cars, WAMBO featured vendors, refreshments, prizes and live entertainment.
Musical acts this year included Spirit of the ’60s, Leave Those Kids Alone and Bayou Country, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute.
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