Downtown Days 2011: Garden Club has mobile canteen 2011-10-08 - Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by George Kolbenschlag. "Best Coffee West of Seattle", writes George Kolbenschlag. "The Columbia Garden Club's mobile canteen, staffed by Angela Brown, left and Angie Loy, cruised the crowd at the Saturday, October 8, 2011, Downtown Days offering the best coffee south of Seattle. The mobile coffee service was one of several fund-raising efforts the Garden Club operated from its three booths at the fair." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Here to see what's happening in his Happening Town 2011-10-08 - Libby and Billy Joe Fudge Store - Photo by Ed Waggener. Former Mayor Pat Bell was in town and looking good today. He stopped to chat with Libby and Billy Joe Fudge at their booth on the Campbellsville Street corner. Mayor Bell was pleased with the show, which fit really well with the Mayor Bell's pronouncement that "Columbia is a Happening Town." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Downtown Days 2011: Biggest Crowd Ever? 2011-10-08 - 300 Quadrant, Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Even with rides, booths, and the food court busy to packed, one of the biggest crowds ever to witness the Re-enactment of the Robbery of the Bank of Columbia line every available vantage point, in some places as many as 5-6 people deep. A capacity crowd was still listening to the completion of the popular Lindsey Family family gospel concert on Main Stage at the Rusty Nail. Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross didn't give an offical estimate, except to say he thought final figures would be the biggest crowd ever. An even bigger crowd is expected for the grand finale, the Joe Diffie concert tonight. For sure, there has never been a more perfect day for the festival. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Downtown Days: Deep fried just about anything 2011-10-08 - 100 Block of Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. It was the first time at Downtown Days for Jeff and Tammy Thrasher of Bronston, Pulaski Co., KY, with their Stuff on a Stick Cookhouse, but if today goes anything like last night, they'll be back, they say. Jeff is son of famed Kentucky artist Fred Thrasher. He says they will deep fry just about anything, just so it won't harm the fryer. Candy bars and deep fried pizzas have been favorites. The food court has the most vendors ever, according to Gina Baker, a Downtown Days committee member and organizer. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Poetry Woman at Downtown Days 2011-10-08 - 212 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Christina O'Rourke, aka "The Poetry Woman," was tending an outside booth for Cafe on the Square. In addition having the Cafe Open with special fare for Downtown Days, the Cafe Columbia had a special welcome for all. Christina O'Rourke is in charge of the Cafe's second Monday Poetry Night, which will start at 5pmCT, Monday, October 10, 2011. The first Poetry Night, in September, was a resounding success. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(AD) Beshear/Abramson fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 2011-10-08 - Photo from Victoria Pike, treasurer. You are cordially invited to a fundraiser lunch in support of GOVERNOR STEVE BESHEAR, Thursday, October 20th, 2011, 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Adair County Fairground Jaycee Pavillion, 415 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY 42728. See Full Size, Printable Ad Paid for by Democratic Executive Committee, Victoria Pike, Treasurer. If you are an employee of Kentucky State Government, limited or prohibited from contributing pursuant to KRS Chapter 121, or if there is any other reason that makes this general solicitation inappropriate in you case, please disregard this communication. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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