Photos: Ester Fest in Ester

Audience watches a performance near a designated drinking area, located on the left side of the photo. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.

The annual Ester Fest kicked off Saturday, Aug. 10 in the Ester Community Park outside of Fairbanks. The festival is held each summer as a fundraiser for the maintenance and improvement of the park. More than  40  vendors contributed as well. Musical artists such as The Skidmarks, Tim Easton, and Acts of Congress performed on stage for the event.

Admission is $10 for adults, youth under 18 are free.

Attendees explore vendors in the park. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
Musical artist Tim Easton performs on stage. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
Tim Easton performs on stage with a local banjo player. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
Audience watches performances on stage from the lawn. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
Visitors purchase food from the Gyros food truck. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
An array of tents managed by craftspeople, artists and businesses. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
Stage is prepared for the annual fundraiser and festival. Photo by Vadim Bledsoe.
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