FestivALL Lures Big Crowds to City
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FestivALL organizers estimate one in five visitors could be from out of town. By David Iversen CHARLESTON – FestivALL held several events Saturday, including a 5k race, a parade through downtown Charleston and wiener dog races on Charleston’s West Side. Festival organizers estimate 20 percent of the crowd in Charleston are from out of town. Libby Ballard, organizer of the Wiener Dog Races said that event has gotten bigger every year since she started it five years ago. “It just gets bigger and bigger every year,” said Ballard. “It’s an opportunity for the community to come in and enjoy something that is free and family-oriented.” FestivALL continues through the week with events held every day. For a full list of events, click the link below. Related Links: Copyright 2011 West Virginia Media. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. |
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