- March 9, 2026
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Noah Hilado, 3, absolutely loved playing with the bubbles at Florida Foam Factory’s booth.
Emily Romero, 9, worked hard to make some giant bubbles.
Mirsha and Lilliana Alexandre worked together to create some massive bubbles.
A native of Jamaica, Cacique and his band, Shamanic Rootz, kept the crowd dancing with plenty of reggae tunes.
Matthew Balderama, 5, held on tight as he spun ‘round and ‘round on this carnival ride.
Chloe Smith, 6, couldn’t get enough of the carnival ride at this year’s Horizon West Fest.
Hi-Lite Coaching + Consulting invited kids to draw their future selves.
David Terry, president of Legacy Events for Education, shared information about his organization.
Dorcas Dillard, HUBB community resource specialist with Healthy West Orange, enjoyed meeting an appropriately dressed representative of Aunt Ann’s Dookie Disposal.
Millicent Peakman, 5, navigated her way through the Abracadabra Play & Café maze.
Braylon Joo, 6, was a fierce competitor at the Wrecking Ball game.
Florida Fam Factory’s Stephen Herron, left, enjoyed catching up with the folks from Skyline Chili.
Daniel Ramsam wore his official Observer sunglasses with pride.
Horizon West residents enjoyed a day of food, fun, live music and great friends at the 2026 Horizon West Fest, which took place Saturday, March 7, in the Hamlin Green Space.
The festival, hosted by Horizon West Happenings, featured a plethora of activities for kids of all ages; live music by Shamanic Rootz; vendor booths; food and much more.