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PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Orange Blossom Festival


  • By Josh Siegel
  • | 5:00 a.m. March 3, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Orange Blossom Festival
Sharon Hoehn and Gracie Jo, who enjoyed meeting an author of a book about gardening
Sharon Hoehn and Gracie Jo, who enjoyed meeting an author of a book about gardening
Gayle Furrow and Mary Ann and Todd Williams aboard a tram tour
Gayle Furrow and Mary Ann and Todd Williams aboard a tram tour
Finnegan Ryan had his face painted.
Finnegan Ryan had his face painted.
Mary Ann and Bob Barrigar came to see Mixon’s fruits from Chicago, while Jim and Debbie Beaupre came from Alabama.
Mary Ann and Bob Barrigar came to see Mixon’s fruits from Chicago, while Jim and Debbie Beaupre came from Alabama.
Marisol Renney rode a horse with the guide of Shelby Manson.
Marisol Renney rode a horse with the guide of Shelby Manson.
Allison Dunn, Addison Heilman, Stephanie Cooley and Annabelle Case got lost in Mixon’s Magical Maze.
Allison Dunn, Addison Heilman, Stephanie Cooley and Annabelle Case got lost in Mixon’s Magical Maze.
Caden Lloyd and Donegan and Madison Mcquoy played on tires.
Caden Lloyd and Donegan and Madison Mcquoy played on tires.
Florencia Arroyo with Ashley, Marvin, Gregorio and Chelsea Martinez
Florencia Arroyo with Ashley, Marvin, Gregorio and Chelsea Martinez
Tyler Por and Zackery Miller
Tyler Por and Zackery Miller
Judah Colkmire, 2, went for a ride.
Judah Colkmire, 2, went for a ride.
Elijah, Alaina and Samson Martinez ate Amish donuts
Elijah, Alaina and Samson Martinez ate Amish donuts
The World Famous Wallendas performed.
The World Famous Wallendas performed.

 

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