SUFFOLK'S PEANUT FEST
The City of Suffolk recently celebrated the 31st annual Peanut Fest. The family friendly event honors the city's agriculture heritage and devotion to peanuts. Participants enjoyed four days of concerts, rides, contests and more.
Robert Eanes, enjoyed riding through the festivities.
Long-time friends Barbara Byrum and Robyn Lewis attend the Peanut Fest every year.
Darwin Ruffin Jr. of Suffolk couldn't resist the watercraft display.
Kathy Rix offered tattoos.
Kerrah and Phoenix, both age 5, showed off the hats they made.
EMS personnel Barbara Smith and Elisabeth Rowe served as volunteers for the day.
Volunteer Kathy Ramage kept the plants healthy.
Josh Megginson and his sister Savannah, proudly presented the fish they'd won.
Community activist and Suffolk resident Sharon Sharpe had a great time.
Desinta Speller presented a toy she won playing darts to her son Conner.
15-month-old twins Sophia and Sullivan also enjoyed the event.
Suffolk Mayor Linda T. Johnson, with newly elected Senator, Mark Warner.
Denee Cooper is riding high, thanks to her grandfather Bill Cooper of Chesapeake.
David Devel of Norfolk poses at the automobile display.
Heather Nygaard participated in the asphalt pavement art contest.
Volunteers Chad Rodgers and William English kept busy.
