- April 10, 2017
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A Monarch butterfly lights on Brooklyn Taboh’s face.
Terri Cosner, of Waters Edge Creations, traveled from Tennessee to sell her recycled-glass wind chimes.
Paris McNamara, left, Julie Teal, Debbie Shaver and Donna Tapp were ready to answer questions at the Bloom & Grow information booth.
Tim Keating, left, John Claflin and Rafi Rivera manned the grill at the First United Methodist Church’s barbecue booth.
Delilah Evans petted the West Orange Times and Observer paper dog, Newsie.
Edison and Madeleine Mason were all smiles as they enjoyed some ice cream.
Azariah Armster gave the paper dog a kiss while at the West Orange Times and Observer booth.
Even Kona, Lana and Kurt Gies' dog, was having fun.
Lillianna Krenn, Alyssa Hornsby and Leah Williams had a lot of fun painting at the arts and crafts section for kids.
Local band, Sandy Back Porch, delighted the attendees at Spring Fever with some cheerful music.
Mike Wilson creates art with any recycled metal.
Some of the Bloom & Groom members kept track of votes during the Chalkin' It Up competition: Joan Birdsall, left, Caroline Kane, Melinda Kane, Betty Kushner and Brenda Knowles.
At the Healthy West Orange tent, Erika Feazell, Elizabeth Schumm and Jason cannon were giving bags to everyone who arrived.
The Winder Garden Fire Department was present at the event. Firefighter Isaiah Mathis walked around downtown with Sparky the Dog, who was taking photos with the kids.
Whitney Lynn Cox got her face painted by artist Samantha Strickland.
Joe Schlabach and Alexis George from We Are Winter Garden were also handing bags.
Sheila Hamilton displayed her homemade license plate decorations for the fifth year in a row.
Dee Micener drove all the way from the St. Pete area to show her sculptures, made with jeans, bath towels and cement.
The Frazer family created one of the entries in the Chalkin' It Up contest.
Kate Sipe entered the Chalkin' It Up competition, which sported a garden theme.
Peyton and Jack Cottle came up with their own drawing for the Chalkin' It Up contest.
Matthew Stephens and his daughter Ehlii spent time together in the Kids Zone.
Kelsey Johnston laughed in delight as she enjoyed the bubbles in the Kids Zone.
Kai and Kenzi Hanson made and decorated butterflies at a craft table.
Rylan Guillen was happy with his balloon animal.
Raphael Bernal took part in one of the many photo opportunities.
Cate and Tawdra Kandle walked around the booths looking for cute plants and garden accessories.
Emily Higgs solds children's books at her Usborne Books and More tent.
Jim Rowell sold his handcrafted wooden designs at the event.
Rylee Malambri had her face painted in the Kids Zone.
Artists in the area created unique chalk designs outside Winter Garden City Hall.
Griffin and Beth Pittman showcased their furry chalk creation.
Oliver and Jacob Pilger were thrilled with their free merchandise from the local fire department.
Ella Hunter posed with her wedding-inspired chalk creation.
Erin Hassell and Alan Preising shopped for plants to add to their collection.
The Orlando Gentlemen of Jazz & Dixieland performed a variety of jazz, patriotic and Dixieland tunes — much to the delight of attendees.
The Orlando Gentlemen of Jazz & Dixieland performed a variety of jazz, patriotic and Dixieland tunes — much to the delight of attendees.
Attendees loved perusing the various booths at this year's Spring Fever in the Garden.
The Observer Media Group debuted its new mascot, Newsie, at this year's Spring Fever in the Garden.
Winter Garden Commissioner Ron Mueller’s cat, Alexander, demonstrated several tricks to amazed onlookers at this year’s event.
Some rain on Saturday, April 2, could not drown out the fun and festivities of the Bloom and Grow Garden Society’s 20th Spring Fever in the Garden.
Helps April 2 and 3 in downtown Winter Garden, this year’s festival featured a plethora of booths showcasing plants, flowers, garden décor and much more. A Kid Zone provided arts-and-crafts activities, families could participate in Healthy West Orange’s scavenger hunt, musicians entertained from the steps of City Hall, food vendors served up yummy meals and snacks, and artists created masterpieces in chalk in the Chalkin’ it Up sidewalk art contest.
This year’s event marked the first Spring Fever following COVID-19.