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HomeUncategorized2nd Annual Haultain and First Street Festival!

2nd Annual Haultain and First Street Festival!

Last Sunday was the 2nd annual Haultain and First Street Festival! Filled with fun for all ages, the festival started last year as a celebration of the completion of Haultain Park – a seven year project. Last year was a blast, and this year was no different. Although it is still technically summer, it seems like snow is on the way with this horrible weather, BUT it seems like weather isn’t a factor to dampen people’s spirits.

The fashion shows were the first stop in my tour of the festival. Designs from all over the First Street area were a hit. So many people were crowed by the runways to watch, with cheers for EVERY OUTFIT.

Valetta brought a cool New York street vibe with their tees and pants, and Emogene Couture with Jewellery by Gorgeous went to show some beautiful classic and elegant pieces to glam up the runway.

A cool look for girls!
Don’t forget the guys!
Emogene Couture and Gorgeous’s beautiful look
Here’s JAY pumping up the crowd!

While the models were taking a very well deserved break, we were not left without entertainment. Local artists started to hit the stage such as JAY and Nick Rodreguiz.

Sisters Janel and Lisa!
From all the HOT runway looks it was time to me to cool down. Walking down First Street was no disappointment; local vendors showed amazing creations such as birdonawire.com, with beautiful feather earrings and necklaces. Sisters Lisa and Janel Nail showed off beautiful handmade brooches and accessories, including a pair of cuties (owls made of feathers!) As well, Sara Kasserman and Sydney Mielke showed up with dazzling necklaces and warm, fuzzy knits.
If you’re starting to ask, where’s the art? There is no need to panic! A local street artist showed up and made this amazing piece on the spot.

Mac’s Frosters also swung by, giving away free mini slurpees. Not only that, but down at the park Lululemon was giving away some free yoga lessons to ease your stress. Have kids? The playground area was filled with kids having fun with steel drums in the background, giving some sizzle to the classic pop songs.

Seems like fun?! It sure was! To check it out next year, visit www.victoriapark.com and keep yourself posted to local events.

Carol
Carol
hello lovely people of earth! I am a self professed shopaholic and hoarder of all clothing & heavily addicted to youtube, grey's anatomy and criminals minds. that's me. oh & eating is my life.
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