Sunday, April 28th, 2024

G Gathering The 41st Annual Great American Food Fest

The 41st Annual Great American Food Fest



In October, Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan and South Norfolk Ruritan President Stanley Forbes put on another spectacular Great American Food Fest. Chesapeake City Park was filled with people enjoying delicious offerings from some of the region's best food vendors and the music of the Daniel Jordan Band.

From left: Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan, Major David Rosado, and Chief Deputy Christopher Pascal

Ruritan volunteers feed the hungry crowd

Aaron and Shawn Childers, co-owners of Big Ugly Brewing

From left: Shopper Graphic Designer Jennifer Tolarchyk, Shopper Account Executive Amy Brewer, and Jimmy Mariani

Shopper Account Executive Amy Brewer and Jimmy Mariani

From left: Shopper Editor Rob Lauer and Jeff Saunders

Chesapeake Police officers help out as well

From left: Sue and Bubba McClenny

From left: Barbara Ludescher, Rich Clark, Theresa Arredondo, Kelly Wiley, and Martin Arredondo

Troy Clifton of Priority Automotive surrounded by beauty

Michelle and Jim Woodworth

Brenda Johnson

Sue and Senator John Cosgrove

Shopper Office Manager Denise Ferrell with Michelle Wood

Christi Snyder, sales manager for East Carolina Radio Group, and Shopper Graphic Designer Jennifer Tolarchyk

Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan addressing and thanking the crowd