Photos of 2005 Palestine Hot Pepper Festival / Oktoberfest Fall Festival

Westwood Cheerleaders
Hot Pepper Festival Begins with Parade
Westwood Cheerleaders in Punt, Pass, Kick Truck
Hot Pepper Festival Parade - Motorcycles
The parade route runs down Main St. in
historic downtown Palestine, Texas
 Elkhart High School Marching Band
Elkhart High School Marching Band and
Flag Corp keep the tempo Hot!!!
Cars of Palestine - Vintage Cars
Cars of Palestine - Car Club cruising
their vintage cars on Main St. 
 Jim Wells - Cars of Palestine
Jim Wells - Cars of Palestine
Hamming just a little.
 Hot Pepper Festival Downtown Palestine Texas
After the Parade the Hot Pepper Festival
officially begins - note Police Security.
 Texas Art Depot during Hot Pepper Festival
Texas Art Depot's corner is a busy place
during the Hot Pepper Festival in Palestine
Hot Pepper Festival on Oak Street 
Arts and Craft Vendors line the center of Oak St.
while food vendors are on the side streets.
 Huge Crowds during Perfect Weather
Perfect Fall weather and great fun makes for
huge crowds all day at the Pepper Festival.
Hot Pepper Festival Kids Zone
A large paved parking lot is the Kids Zone.
Fun rides, slides, and games were the rule.

 Kids Zone - Palestine Hot Pepper Festival

Three Story Tall Slide 

 Chamber Staff at Oktoberfest
Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce Staff
and Directors working to manage Festival.
Oktoberfest in Palestine, Texas
Shady Park and great food, fun, beer, and relaxed
atmosphere at Oktoberfest in Old Town Palestine. 
Eilenberger's Bakery at Oktoberfest 
Sponsors like Eilenberger's Bakery, Ben E. Keith Foods and Budweiser made the day a success.
Oom Pah Bands on the Sawdust Stage
The Sawdust Stage in Old Town Palestine
had Polka Bands for entertainment during
Oktoberfest in Old Town Palestine. 

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