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Winter Fest at Carlson Orchards offers break from winter blahs

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Zoe Wilson looks at a clue in a scavenger hunt that sent festival goers into the orchard.

Wassail king and queen Lindsey and Jake Basnett hold cider to sprinkle at the base of the apple tree to ensure a good harvest.

Jamie Fitek launches a cast-iron pan in the the skillet-toss contest.

Considering the event had to be rescheduled due to icy conditions the previous weekend, turnout was surprisingly robust with many warming up in the Cider Barn.

From left: Wassailers John Drummey, Marc Vilain, Nick Browse, Jane Parker, and Pat DeLeeuw serenade festival goers while inviting a good apple harvest for the coming season.

Left: Dave Hazel visits with friends while holding his grandson Cayden Basnett.  Right: A popular addition to Winter Fest offerings this year—branded knit hats with a snowman logo.

Jayne Blain (left) and Carol O’Gardiner staff the table of the Council on Aging and Fiber Loft knit/crochet hat contest where people voted for their favorite needlework.

Paul Kudlich passes a chili sample to Spencer McEwen. The chili cook-off was just one of the many fun events.

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