2010-04-16 / Lifestyles

Everything’s bloomin’

PHOTO BY LISA CARNLEY The recent Bloomin’ Fest on downtown Courtyard Square attracted hundreds of folks who spent the day shopping, eating, being entertained and visiting with friends and neighbors. See related photos, page 7.


A day of shopping Bloomin’ Fest offered shoppers a pick of wares from jewelry to clothing, and greenery to soap and candles. PHOTOS BY LISA CARNLEY
Like a pro Just in time for the NFL draft, John Downing tests the accuracy of his throws at a football challenge station. The weekend event, which benefited a library expansion project, featured numerous games and goodies for youngsters. PHOTOS BY DAVID LOWE
Show prep A vendor at Bloomin’ Fest puts the finishing touches on woodwork items offered for sale.
On stage J.J. Medina was one of several entertainers during the festival.
Green galore Plants of all sizes, shapes and colors were sold during Bloomin’ Fest on Courtyard Square.
Mmm ... tasty! David Johnson samples some cotton candy at the library fundraiser.
Long way down Rosie Mulloy tries out the slide at the library “fun raiser,” held Saturday at the HEB parking lot.
Hangin’ around Callista Hatton of Kempner sticks to the velcro wall, one of many attractions at Saturday’s library benefit event.
Near the top This youngster was one of many who tried his skills at climbing.
Tasty treats From funnel cakes to popcorn, there were good things to eat at Bloomin’ Fest.

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