Phil Decker's Oregon Crop Festival Photographic Archive
Independence Hops and Heritage Festival
Square dancing on the streets (corner of Main Street and Monmouth Street)
Lawnmower races in the park.
Vendors and information booths line Main Street.
A free Luau pig ear!
Chilling on Main Street outside the BPOE Lodge.
Fresh hops for sale.
The kid round of the pie eating contest.
The adult round of the pie eating contest.
The crowd starts to arrive at Riverview Park to listen to music.
Taking a break by the fountain at Riverview Park.
Beer brewing demonstration.
Couple with hops in hand at the festival.
Dates: September 23-25, 2011
Location: Downtown Independence, Oregon
Longevity: 22nd annual in 2011
Activities: tractor pull, lawnmower races, car show, pie eating contest, vendors, food, live music, children’s play area, petting zoo, pony rides, library book sale, beer garden, hops sales, fireworks at night, ghost walk, hot air balloons, helicopter rides.
For more information: http://www.independencehopandheritage.com