The inaugural Athens Grease Festival was held Saturday in downtown Athens, and there were plenty of sights, sounds and food for all attendees.
The event opened with a Toga Run at 9 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. The festival was set to draw to a close at 10 p.m. after a performance from The Park Band.
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Leading a group of organizers and volunteers, Thea Hamlin rides in a mule-drawn chariot Saturday as part of the opening ceremony of the inaugural Athens Grease Festival on the Square. The event kicked off at 9 a.m. with a Toga Run, and was scheduled to last until 10 p.m. News Courier/Jonathan Deal
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Funnel Cakes and other fried delicacies on display at one of the vendors at the Athens Grease Festival. News Courier/Jonathan Deal
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Grease boils in a large pot Saturday at the Athens Grease Festival, held on the Square in Athens. The inaugural event urged attendees to “eat healthy the other 364 days of the year.” News Courier/Jonathan Deal
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A standing menu at the inaugural Athens Grease Festival tells attendees what kind of fare to expect. Items listed included fried cookie dough balls, funnel cakes, fried candy corn, fried jalapeño poppers, mozzarella sticks, fried chicken, fried pickles, fried Twinkies, fried pies, fried Oreos, fried Nutter Butters, fried bologna sandwiches, fried ice cream, fried catfish, French fries and fried artichokes. News Courier/Jonathan Deal
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Rodeo slack competition held Thursday
Jacob Daggenhart prepares to lasso a calf during the slack competition at the Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena Thursday morning. Children who achieved reading goals this school year were granted free admittance to watch the cowboys ride bulls and perform rope tricks. The rodeo main event kicks off tonight, with gates opening at 6 p.m. The rodeo starts at 8.
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Limestone Ledger 5/18/13
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Sheriff’s Rodeo
Limestone County Sheriff’s 31st Annual Rodeo continues tonight at the Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99 in Athens. Gates open at 6 p.m. Rodeo at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at gate. For more information, go online to www.limestonesheriffrodeo.com. Contact: Limestone Sheriff’s Office at 256-232-0111. - Limestone Ledger 5/17/13
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