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PHOTO GALLERY: 34th Annual Siesta Fiesta


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 16, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: 34th Annual Siesta Fiesta
Denny Knight shows Jody and Walter Wiley some of his bright and fun fabrics inside his booth at Siesta Fiesta on Saturday.
Denny Knight shows Jody and Walter Wiley some of his bright and fun fabrics inside his booth at Siesta Fiesta on Saturday.
Beverly Arias with Ron and Ildiko Flynn
Beverly Arias with Ron and Ildiko Flynn
Kate Boyett tries to steal a lick from Asher Boyett’s, 3, Pop Craft popsicle, Saturday, April 14, at Siesta Fiesta.
Kate Boyett tries to steal a lick from Asher Boyett’s, 3, Pop Craft popsicle, Saturday, April 14, at Siesta Fiesta.
Mary Beth Canfield’s daughters, Megan, 7, and Molly, 9, have fun finding all of the secret hiding places inside Camphor Unique Secret Art Boxes, Saturday, April 14, at Siesta Fiesta.
Mary Beth Canfield’s daughters, Megan, 7, and Molly, 9, have fun finding all of the secret hiding places inside Camphor Unique Secret Art Boxes, Saturday, April 14, at Siesta Fiesta.
Nancy Deeb and Rich Henry with their new seagull statue.
Nancy Deeb and Rich Henry with their new seagull statue.
Tobi, 10, and Cooper, 3, Dydra show off the photos they were going to get from the Steve Vaughn Panoramic Photography booth.
Tobi, 10, and Cooper, 3, Dydra show off the photos they were going to get from the Steve Vaughn Panoramic Photography booth.
Fun hats were on display at Kathryn Page’s booth during Siesta Fiesta.
Fun hats were on display at Kathryn Page’s booth during Siesta Fiesta.
Alana Hufford has artist Terry Andrews of Waters Edge Studios explain his artistic vases, Saturday, April 14, at Siesta Fiesta.
Alana Hufford has artist Terry Andrews of Waters Edge Studios explain his artistic vases, Saturday, April 14, at Siesta Fiesta.
A beautiful necklace from Serendipity.
A beautiful necklace from Serendipity.
Sue Kelly looks at some earrings and a ring from Gilbert Lage’s booth at Siesta Fiesta.
Sue Kelly looks at some earrings and a ring from Gilbert Lage’s booth at Siesta Fiesta.
Flowery drawer knobs by Funktini.
Flowery drawer knobs by Funktini.
Karamel Kreme and Kupcake Kreme sit in the front of the stroller while Kispy Kreme rides in the back.
Karamel Kreme and Kupcake Kreme sit in the front of the stroller while Kispy Kreme rides in the back.
Mia Leone and Cheryl Gaddie
Mia Leone and Cheryl Gaddie
Cameron Lizotte, 12, with his uncle, Josh Lizotte.
Cameron Lizotte, 12, with his uncle, Josh Lizotte.
Siesta Fiesta was crowded with people and vendors, Saturday, April 14.
Siesta Fiesta was crowded with people and vendors, Saturday, April 14.
Cheeta Chad Ruis works on a piece of his artwork during Siesta Fiesta, Saturday, April 14.
Cheeta Chad Ruis works on a piece of his artwork during Siesta Fiesta, Saturday, April 14.
James Stanford of 720 Glassworks talks to Cindy Cady about a piece of his glasswork.
James Stanford of 720 Glassworks talks to Cindy Cady about a piece of his glasswork.
Peg Ulman and Edith Herrera talk about bromeliads.
Peg Ulman and Edith Herrera talk about bromeliads.

 

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