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Scary surroundings and very real monsters and characters greeted visitors at Idyllwild haunted Ghost Town on Halloween weekend. Photo by Cid Castillo

The Halloween Canine Costume Contest winner was “Pixel,” being held by happy owner Jenny Kirchner. Photo by Cid Castillo

The front office at Town Crier was filled with costumed youngsters from Town Hall trick or treating their way through downtown on Halloween day. Photo by Cid Castillo

New this year was a Canine Costume Contest at Idyllwild Vacation Rentals. Juneau, pictured here, dances with Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer.

Story time for youngsters held on Halloween Day morning at the Idyllwild Library was a scary but fun time as Idyllwild Witch Rachel Torrey held the audience spellbound with fairy tales and scary stories. Photo by Cid Castillo

Halloween teen dance night at Town Hall was festive event as about 25 teens celebrated by playing games and of course, dancing on Friday, Oct. 28. Photo by Cid Castillo

Children join a dance contest during the American Legion Post 800’s Halloween party on Sunday. Photo by Cid Castillo

New this year was a Canine Costume Contest (far left) at Idyllwild Vacation Rentals. Juneau, pictured here, dances with Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer.

Café Aroma was the place to be Sunday night, Oct. 30 as it held its Halloween Costume and Dance Party. Photo by Cid Castillo

Jo’An’s Restaurant was filled with a myriad of characters for its Halloween Costume Contest held on Saturday, Oct. 29. Photo by Cid Castillo

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Snow doesn’t dampen St. Patty’s Day for all
By March 17, 2012January 30, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Revelers brave snow for a little Irish cheer …

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Lemon Lily Committee green lights bluegrass festival
By March 21, 2012January 30, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

In an effort to incorporate local businesses and the business district into the third annual Lemon Lily Festival, organizers are planning to add an in-town Bluegrass Festival for Saturday, July 21. Idyllwild had a Bluegrass Festival from 1974 to 1979, and at the time it was the only Bluegrass Festival in Southern California. In a…

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Fern Valley Emporium celebrates 10 years
By September 5, 2013January 10, 2014 Reading Time: 1 minute

Owner Don Zeigler enjoys the celebration of Fern Valley Emporium’s 10th anniversary Sunday afternoon on the antique store’s deck. As well as food and good company, several musicians performed for a large crowd, including Chuck Alvarez and Bill Saitta.

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Idyllwild Earth Fair on the way back
ByIdyllwild Town Crier March 23, 2017April 19, 2017 Reading Time: 2 minutes

After two years, Earth Fair is preparing to emerge from “hibernation,” according to head Holly Owens. The Idyllwild Earth Fair Committee has been talking with various individuals and groups in town in an effort to gauge interest and recruit volunteers to help in this effort. It now has a number of committed and knowledgeable people…

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Artspresso features paintings by John Cook
By September 13, 2011January 23, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

Idyllwild’s popular Artspresso Gallery showcased a striking selection of oil paintings by local artist John Cook on Saturday, Sept. 10. Attending the evening reception, from left, are Pine Cove resident Harris Demetre, accompanied by Gloria Stypinski from Beverly Hills, Cook and three visitors from Los Angeles: Katja Engstrom,Vivian Woolfson and Fabiana Passos.

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‘Turnover’ stirs up Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema: Nominated for 14 IIFC awards
By March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 Reading Time: 2 minutes

“Turnover,” a film from producers Linda Palmer, Rae Davis, Marvin Glover, Mark Cardone, Brian McCormick and Martina Webster, aims to educate and break down barriers for people with disabilities. It has been nominated in 14 categories at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. “Turnover” is the story of cafe owner Peter (played by nominee, Independent…

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