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Photo Gallery: Celebrating hometown – Townsfolk gather for Homer Davenport Days

The 30th Year of Homer Davenport Days in Silverton showcased a wealth of fun activities for the town’s country boys and girls.

The Lions Club served breakfast to packed crowds bright and early on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the Homer Classic Run explored the countryside at a healthy pace on Saturday while the Hometown Parade offered color, candy and a few surprises. On Sunday, the Davenport Races skidded down Main Street. Arts and crafts, kids activities, and the Cartoon Contest were highlights in Coolidge-McClaine Park all three days, while visitors to historic GeerCrest Farm were treated to Homer stories.

Photographs by Steve Beckner, Tavis Bettoli-Lotten, Jim Kinghorn, and Kristine Thomas

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