Additional Photos for Italy Christmas Festival

Anne Sutherland Posted December 9, 2011 8:53pm Additional Images

Image: Wyatt is enjoying pickles served on Main Street at the annual Christmas Festival and parade. — Wyatt is enjoying pickles served on Main Street at the annual Christmas Festival and parade. (Anne Sutherland)

Fun was had by all at the annual Italy Christmas Festival and Parade. Here are some extra photos that shows all the excitement.

Several vendors camped out on Main Street while others went inside the community center. Homemade crafts and food were the center of attention on Saturday.

Cynthia Teer takes the fried pickles out of the fryer for the customers standing in line. (Anne Sutherland)

Matila, owner of Just Fish in Avalon, was serving fried catfish and wings on Saturday. Yum! (Anne Sutherland)

Mr and Mrs. James Hobbs were strolling the sidewalks of Italy during the festival. (Anne Sutherland)

Lexie and Skylar Delarosa wanted a picture at the festival on Saturday. (Anne Sutherland)

Alice and granddaughter, Angel, enjoy the day making crafts in the community center. (Anne Sutherland)

Bridget Coers, owner of “Baking 4 Your Babies,” and April Gage work their booth and advertise for their new business. They sell custom cakes and cupcakes for all occasions. [email protected] is their email address. (Anne Sutherland)

Central Baptist Church is selling cookbooks. Just contact them at 972-483-7474 for more details. (Anne Sutherland)

Passing out free samples ensures orders for Christmas. (Anne Sutherland)

Titus Women of Milford had their own bakesale on Saturday. (Anne Sutherland)

Fresh, homemade tamales for sale at the festival. (Anne Sutherland)

Mr and Mrs Claus take a break from all the festivities. (Anne Sutherland)

Joey Tovar made sure there were enough cookies to decorate at the community center. (Anne Sutherland)

Coming of Christ Church women’s chorus was enjoyed by the crowd. (Anne Sutherland)

Dennis Perkins and Bryant Cochran hand out the prizes. (Anne Sutherland)

Justin Guthrie Band plays for the enjoyment of the downtown crowd. (Anne Sutherland)