In focus: A walk on the whimsical side at Centralia Fantasy Festival

The reflection of Cameron Troutman is seen in a mirror for sale during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6. The festival, which began Friday and lasted through Sunday, is in its second year. The event offered activities for all ages, vendors with a diverse range of wares, performances happening at almost every hour and multiple places to dine. Performances included singers, magicians, acrobats, dancers, sword swallowers and jugglers. Learn more at https://centraliafantasyfestival.carrd.co.

Jerry Kavas shops at a vendors booth during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6. The festival, which began Friday and lasted through Sunday, is in its second year. The event offered activities for all ages, vendors with a diverse range of wares, performances happening at almost every hour and multiple places to dine. Performances included singers, magicians, acrobats, dancers, sword swallowers and jugglers. Learn more at https://centraliafantasyfestival.carrd.co.

Hats are put up for sale during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6. The festival, which began Friday and lasted through Sunday, is in its second year. The event offered activities for all ages, vendors with a diverse range of wares, performances happening at almost every hour and multiple places to dine. Performances included singers, magicians, acrobats, dancers, sword swallowers and jugglers. Learn more at https://centraliafantasyfestival.carrd.co.

Neptune the Australian Cattle Dog sports a pair of goggles during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6. The festival, which began Friday and lasted through Sunday, is in its second year. The event offered activities for all ages, vendors with a diverse range of wares, performances happening at almost every hour and multiple places to dine. Performances included singers, magicians, acrobats, dancers, sword swallowers and jugglers. Learn more at https://centraliafantasyfestival.carrd.co.

A woman sports a floral headdress during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6.

A group of friends pose for a photo during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6.

David Locklin is knighted by “King Arthur”, Daniel Wallace after winning a series of roleplay duels during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6.

David Locklin and Ethan Haugan compete in a roleplay duel during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6.

Ethan Haugan competes in a roleplay duel during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6.

David Locklin competes in a roleplay duel during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6.

People play board games during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6.

Geneva Foster walks through a mister during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6.

Signs direct visitors during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6.