Pictures from Thursday Night, August 31st at Palomino Fest

Palomino Fest Flyer posted on Facebool

By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian ; Pictures by Robinson

Flier graphic credit: Palomino Fest

  Top Picture: Teens wait in line to ride one of the many rides on the Palomino Fest midway.

  Thursday, August 31st was the opening night of Palomino Fest and about 9 PM there was still a crowd of people standing in line to ride many of the rides. At this year’s Palomino Fest there are plenty of rides, games, food and more.  Thursday featured free admission and $1 rides and all you can ride wristbands for $30 each. 

   Starting, Friday, September 1st through Sunday, September 3rd, each day will feature a full schedule of live music, events and other entertainment. 

   The First State Bank Labor Day Weekend Grand Parade will take place on Saturday, September 2nd starting at 10 AM on Getty Street in the Uvalde Downtown Area.

 The Uvalde Hesperian visited the opening night of Palomino Fest and took several pictures at the event.

 

The Palomino Fest Midway

Groups of people on the Palomino Fest Midway

Ferris Wheel rider looking down as the passenger car is being lifted towards the sky.

Rides on the midway

Let the game begin!

Meghann, one of the carnival game operators, is seen getting players ready to compete a water gun game. She is a 4th generation carnie who travels with Texas Born Amusements from town to town along with her husband Donovan who works another game on the midway,