Farmers Honored During Kewanna Fall Festival Parade
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By Leah Sander
InkFreeNews
KEWANNA — Those who work hard to grow food and more were honored during the 2024 Kewanna Fall Festival parade on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Each year, the parade features a “A Tribute To Hometown Heroes” as its theme with different people recognized, and local farmers were this year’s honorees.
Various farm machinery was part of the parade, with a Keystone Cooperative sprayer driven by Camron Vawter being chosen as the Best of Theme entry.
After the parade, people could enjoy carnival and pony rides, face painting, various vendors and more.
A full list of parade winners is below:
2024 Kewanna Fall Festival Parade Winners
Automobile
The Kibitzer Tavern
Best of Theme
Keystone Cooperative sprayer driven by Camron Vawter
Horses
Heckathorn Ranch
Most Creative
Woodlawn Health
Tractor
Jimmie and Lexi Rude’s 1957 Allis-Chalmers D17
Truck
Wilson’s Tow and Transport/Kewanna-Union Township Fire Department
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- The Kewanna Fall Festival’s “A Tribute To Hometown Heroes” parade was on Saturday, Sept. 28. The heroes honored this year were local farmers. Winning Best of Theme in the parade was this Keystone Cooperative sprayer driven by Camron Vawter.
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- Those involved with the Kewanna Church of Christ’s entry, including Scout Troops 219 and 220, pose before the parade.
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- People pose on the Kewanna-Union Township Library’s entry.
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- From left Danielle Biehl, Kansas Jordan, Yvonne Biehl and Jason Thatcher get ready to ride in the parade.
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- Ready to view the parade are from left Ciara Gibson, Eillowyn Woodard, Gracie Gibson and Carston Gibson.
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- Lacey Holloway sings the National Anthem before the start of the parade.
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- People stand during the National Anthem.
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- Members of the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard ride in the parade.
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- Riding in one of Kewanna-Union Township Fire Department’s vehicles in the parade are from left Tracy Cunningham, Sydney May and Tanner Sutton.
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- The Fulton County GOP’s entry is shown in the parade.
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- The Fulton County Democrats’ entry is shown in the parade.
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- Hendrix Hood rides on the carousel with his uncle, Don Berndt, behind him.
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- Marlee Westwood, right, gets her face painted by Krushesca Ojeda.
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- Isabella Medina-Santos, left, rides a pony with her mother, Trisha Westwood, assisting her.
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- People enjoy the roller coaster at the festival.
