Families again filled the sidewalks along Washington Street to take part in the 18th annual sugar Plum Festival in downtown Blair last week. Highlights included photos with Santa, hayrack rides pulled by horse and tractors, lots of free treats and other goodies, and seasonal music music by local bands and carolers.
Matthew Brandl with Ivy Brandl and Alex Legrand and Jeremy Brandl drops money in the Salvation Arrny bucket.
Salvation Army volunteer Paul Kolb smiles as Ivy Brandl, Alex Le Grand and Matthew Brandl put money in the bucket.
Frosty, Rudolf and elves stop by the South Fire Station for a warm up and bowl of soup.
Sara Crawford drops money in the Salvation Army bucket as Salvation Army volunteer Paul Kolb rings his bell.
Paul Kolb greets passers-by along Washington street.
Horses and tractor pulling hayracks transported families along Washington Street.
Horses and tractor pulling hayracks transported families along Washington Street.
Horses and tractor pulling hayracks transported families along Washington Street.
Mallory Stirek sprinkles fairy dust on Lilly May Knutson
Mallory Stirek sprinkles fairy dust on Kaydence Knutson
Downtown Brass plays seasonal music at the Washington Street Pre-School
Joey and Beth Taylor with mom Sarah receive goody bags bags from Sarah Lambrecht at Country Gardens.
Country Bible Church offered warm fire and marshmallows to roast and make into s’mores.
Country Bible carolers ad friends sing carols
Blair Area Community Band plays at the soup supper at the South Fire Station
Mindy Rump and Brad Anderson distribute bracelets and candy to celebrate 150 year anniversary.
Families fill the sidwalks along Washington Street
Rudolph, Frosty and elves warm hand and hoofs at a fire along Washington street. From left ae Abby Hartvingsen, Lydia Hartvigsen, Zac Boswell, and Lillian Knudtson.
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