In Focus: Garlic Fest Takes Over Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Garlic from the Fallen Tree Farm out of Roy sits for sale at the Garlic Fest.
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Mike Franks and his son, Nathan, sell fresh garlic from their family's farm, the Willapa River Farm, at Garlic Fest at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.
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With Halloween coming up, Garlic Fest was accompanied by the Vampire Market at the fairgrounds, which featured the work by local artisans and craftsmen. It included everything from gems to witches' brooms to novelty elf ears.
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Local artist Renae Hoey displays her work for her own company, Birdland Art, while wearing a garlic necklace and hat for protection in the Vampire Market. Photo by Owen Sexton.
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From left to right, Ken and Jo Eloedel and Frank and Barbara Sherman pose for a picture with Frank and Barbara's granddaughter, Charlie Robertson staring in the background. Photo by Owen Sexton.
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Cara Nicholas of the Chehalis Rotary dips corn on the cob in melted butter for customers at the Garlic Festival. Photo by Owen Sexton.