Agrifest 2013: The best of local farming
Published: February 18, 2013
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Daily News Photo by JASON BRONIS Crowds browse vendors' offerings at the 42nd annual Agriculture and Food Fair of the Virgin Islands on Sunday at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex on St. Croix.
Daily News Photo by JASON BRONIS Fairgoers shop for produce at the Agriculture and Food Fair of the Virgin Islands on Sunday at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex on St. Croix.
Daily News Photo by JASON BRONIS Dorette Maynard, left, and Evelyn Ayala sell pate at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Steel Orchestra booth Sunday at the Agriculture and Food Fair of the Virgin Islands at Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex on St. Croix.
ST. CROIX - Thousands thronged to Agrifest 2013 in Estate Lower Love on Saturday.
They came for many reasons, including the fresh produce, the farm animals, the food and the family-friendly good time.
Tantalizing aromas of fresh local dishes, tables laden with fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts and animals ranging from guinea pigs and bunnies to gigantic bulls were just part of the draw.
There was quadrille dancing.
There were interactive exhibits.
There was information on all sorts of things, from healthy lifestyles to solar energy.
Always, there was entertainment - from steel pan bands to quelbe music and a traditional marching band.
And there was food - lots and lots of food.
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