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# Photos: Manitoulin Trade Show 2026 attracted visitors from across the region
- URL: /photos-manitoulin-trade-show-2026-attracted-visitors-from-across-the-region/
- Published: 2026-06-03T11:00:56.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-08T01:53:59.000Z
- Description: The Manitoulin Trade Show, 2026.
- Author: Expositor Staff
- Tags: News, Little Current, Business and Tourism

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Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Mayor Al MacNevin joins Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg at the opening ceremonies. Some 1,286 people came through the show.

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Son Eric Wahl was on hand to give mom Kathy Wahl a hand with the 45-82 Manitoulin booth.

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Lori Mastelko, left, takes the line dancers through their paces during a demonstration.

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Island singer/songwriter Cole Hughson entertains the crowd at the Manitoulin Trade Show.

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Dave Patterson from We Have The Wood was making the best of his time at the Manitoulin Trade Show by making some of his signature engraved coasters.

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Manitoulin Family Resources staff Debbie Bailey and Martha Boyle were on hand to highlight what the organization does for the Island community.

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Neil Debassige lured an audience in with bird calls before starting his talk. Mr. Debassige is the host of the popular outdoor television program ‘Fuel the Fire.’

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Jim Ferguson stands inside one of the many sheds/bunkies his company markets.

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Native crafts were not to be outdone and this booth had plenty of items on hand.

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Little Current resident Jim McBane talks trucks with Manitoulin Chrysler’s Wayne Legge.

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Jakes Home Centre has plenty of barbecue rubs on hand. Landon Smith and Blair Kalamakov were pleased to show them off.

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Tehkummah Mayor John Deforge took time off from politics to look after his GENYK insulation business.

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There were games for all ages, including this great ninja star target game and a floor-sized chess board with pieces.