Houston Pumpkin Festival draws crowd for annual celebration
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Jim Alderson of Canonsburg displays the art of blacksmithing.
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Enjoying time at the 39th Annual Houston Pumpkin festival are (from left) Anthony Celio, 12, Janelle Gamonal, 19 months, and Hayley Celio of North Strabane. Anthony celio had just finished a valiant effort on the climbing wall.
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Riley Clark, 5, of Imperial takes a turn on the Euro Bungy attraction.
Having fun at the parade are the Nowak family from Dormont. They are (from left) Mike, Kemper, 3, and Summer, who is holding Sadie, 4 months. Summer Novak said Kemper really enjoys cars and the parade featured quite a few.
Rhythm City dance by Chelsea out of Washington participated in the parade.
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Members of Dance n’at out of Hickory strutted their stuff during the parade.
Washington County Agricultural Fair Queen Jocelyn McMurray gets a ride through the parade.
The 39th Houston Pumpkin Festival took place this past weekend and offered something for everyone. There was the annual parade which had a large crowd watching as it weaved its way on Pike Street from Shady Avenue to Cherry Avenue. Music and entertainment were provided by acts such as Black Dog Hollow, the Canon-McMillan Steel Drum Band and Ashley Mullens. There also was a number of children’s activities and more than 175 than food and craft vendors.