- May 16, 2026
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Marie Brancoccio with Masterpiece Events went around handing out toys to children.
Mollie Friedlander helped Jack Ratton dunk a basketball over and over.
Savannah Crane and Leo Porras were ready to gallop away.
Evelynn Cannon loved her balloon baby and her face painting.
Madelyn and David Shave always have a good time attending the Hamlin Hoedown. Madelyn Shave loves seeing all the animals.
Yolanda Cochrane and Jonah Smith had fun playing games together.
Lauren Matos, a 1-year-old, walked around waving an American flag that was given out to promote the Hamlin All-American Flag Parade scheduled for June.
Stilt walkers towered over everyone bringing smiles to anyone nearby.
Rafael and Matteo Rodriguez loved their caricature.
Juniper, Juliet, Jessica, John, Jillian and John Machesko were "having the best time" at Hamlin Hoedown.
Mateo Parrillo enjoyed his first time riding a pony so much, he went around a few more times.
Alice Costa was all smiles holding Blue, a blue-and-gold macaw.
Brad, Liz and Dutton Combes spent time petting goats, chickens and other animals.
Sheep took shelter in the shade in the petting zoo.
Goats were jumping on chair to have better access to people.
Kevin Kelly handed out American flags to promote the Hamlin All-American Flag Parade.
Cyrus, Christina, Ariella and Sam Liddle dressed for the occasion.
Sophia Lockett was ready to giddy up with her horse and cowgirl hat.
John and Jessica Machesko brought their four children for another day of fun during the annual Hamlin Hoedown.
The couple and their children — Juniper, Juliet, John and Jillian — had a blast riding the ponies, visiting the petting zoo and participating in the other games and activities at the Hamlin Hoedown Saturday, May 16, at the Hamlin Green Space.
"We are having the best time," John Machesko said. "We come here every year. The kids love all the games and the ponies."