And Like That . . .They Were Gone

As the competitions end, the crowds reluctantly depart; but, the majic does not have to end. In the words of hans Christian Anderson: "Life itself is a most wonderful fairy tale."

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Special Olympics Festival - Group Picture After the Concert

from left to right
Edna Rey-Vizgirdas
Smokey Bear
Woodsey Owl
Fiddlin' Foresters

Special Olympics Festival - Edna Rey-Vizgirdas and Woodsy Owl

Edna and Woodsy clap to the tune of "This Land is Your Land"

Special Olympics Festival - Edna Rey-Vizgirdas

Special Olympics Festival - Woodsy Owl

Special Olympics Festival - Dancing to the Music #2

Special Olympics Festival - Dancing to the Music

Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl enjoying the music of the Fiddlin' Foresters after a hard days work of spreading their mottos of "Only you can prevent wildfires" and "Lend a hand — care for the land!"