Over the weekend, people from all over the region participated in the 56th annual Migration Festival, a Kingsville tradition celebrating migration, our Town’s heritage, dedication to nature conservation, and Jack Miner.

Families lined up Saturday to see the parade steady down Main Street, later joining in the parade to “Walk to the Park” at Lakeside Park to see the market, see shows, carve pumpkins, and more.

The Great Migration Paint Out, an outdoor “plein air” painting competition, for youth and adults began Thursday and continued throughout the weekend. Artists set up their easels in front of the landscapes of Kingsville, casting their own view on canvas.

Artists then showcased their talented work at the “Art Show and Sale” this past Sunday at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre. Over 450 people came to view the art, purchase, cast their vote for the “People’s Choice Award” and listen to the award ceremony.

Congratulations to this year’s winners:

People’s Choice Award

“Colasanti’s Barn” by Sandra Ellis

The Joan Cotte Award, Children’s Category 

Sponsored by the Arts Society of Kingsville

First Place:  “Dock” by Keyaira Preddie
Second Place: “Geese in Flight” by Simone Diraire
Third Place: “Jack Miner Pavilion” by Dalia Dias
Honourable Mentions: “Waiting for Autumn” by Aria McGuire, “Resting Rock” by Folklore Bloomfield, “Welcome Sign” by Arianna Chu, “Sunset at Lakeside Park” by Madelyn Damm, “Water Tower” by Madelyn Staadegaard 

The Mayor’s Purchase Award: “Greetings from Kingsville” by Dverny Chuk 

Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science Award – Sponsored by Sheri Lowrie: “Greetings from Kingsville” by Madison Dvernychuk 

Palette Award: “Range light and Birds” by Olena Lizotte 

Kingsville Studio Art Prize: “The Ivy Trees at Cedar Beach” by Ivy Mora 

The Joan Cotte Award, Youth Category 

First Place – Sponsored by Arts Society of Kingsville and Joan Cotte Fund: “House on Main Street” by Carter Raffoul
Second Place: “The Leaning Tree” by Grace Jraige
Third Place: “The Squirrel” by Allison Junge-Bachmeier
Honourable Mentions: “Pelee Island Winery” by Maya Chruiteh 

The Mayor’s Purchase Award: “The Leaning Tree” by Grace Jraige 

Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science Award – Sponsored by Sheri Lowrie: “Downtown Clock Sundown” by Kalus Hand, “Gloomy Creekside Painting” by Shandi Evora 

Palette Award: “A Day in The Park” by Brianne Fehr 

Kingsville Studio Art Prize: “The Waterwheel” by Lily Mora 

Adult Category 

First Place $1,000 – Sponsored by Kiki’s Westview Motel: “Old Tractors” by Jay Anderson
Second Place: “Let’s Go See the Sunset” by Sharon Henn
Third Place: “Arboretum” by Kate Csak
Honourable Mentions: “Heritage Caboose” by Quentin Hall 

The Mayor’s Purchase Award: “Date Night at The Winery” by Andrea Kubis 

Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science Award – Sponsored by Sheri Lowrie: “Beautiful Equines” by Nancy Platsko 

Award of Excellence – Sponsored by Windsor and Essex Plein Air Artists: “Colasanti’s Barn” by Sandra Ellis 

Award of Merit – Sponsored by Kingsville BIA: “Cedar Beach Tugboat” by Tina Louise Greco

Award of Merit – Sponsored by the Arts Society of Kingsville: “Together on the Beach” by Vera Graham 

Award of Merit – Sponsored by The Kingfisher Studio: “Lakeside Park” by Robert Perrish 

Award of Merit – Sponsored by Patterson Taxi: “Glow” by Astra Noms 

Award of Merit – Sponsored by Patterson Taxi: “Autumn’s Blush” by Phil McLeod 

Adult Quick Paint Award: “Cedar Creek” by Bob Voyvodic 

Poetry Award: “Let’s Go See the Sunset” by Sharon Henn 

Most Improved Artist Award: “Splendid Sumac” by Lindsey Longpre

Residents can get more information about Migration Festival at migrationfestival.ca.