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The Rian C. Band of Bastrop County provided the entertainment and dancing music for the 50th annual Western Days dance.
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The Rian C. Band of Bastrop County kicking off the Western Days festival Dance on Friday night.
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The Western Days court was given special recognition during the dance on Friday night.
![The carnival, spanning the grassy area at the corner of Main Street and Highway 95 next to the Elgin Recreation Center, featured a number of rides, such as this merry-go-round, a carousel and a roller coaster. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_7373.jpg?itok=oTbRxmGH)
The carnival, spanning the grassy area at the corner of Main Street and Highway 95 next to the Elgin Recreation Center, featured a number of rides, such as this merry-go-round, a carousel and a roller coaster.
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![Matt Pohoneksky from Sky Metal Design hosted live blacksmithing demonstrations. Here, he heats a small piece of metal in a forge in order to make a tiny sword. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_8128.jpg?itok=r_GPHsU4)
Matt Pohoneksky from Sky Metal Design hosted live blacksmithing demonstrations. Here, he heats a small piece of metal in a forge in order to make a tiny sword.
![The Thomas Family Band kicked off the live music at Western Days on Saturday. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_8151.jpg?itok=Z_ixd4aP)
The Thomas Family Band kicked off the live music at Western Days on Saturday.
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Sarah McIntyre from Exaggerface paints a rainbow on Kimber McKee's face.
![The festival featured a number of sporting tournaments, including as volleyball matches. Here, the Mexico team (front) begins the game with a powerful serve against the Longhorns team (back). Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_8191.jpg?itok=Amgu0AWJ)
The festival featured a number of sporting tournaments, including as volleyball matches. Here, the Mexico team (front) begins the game with a powerful serve against the Longhorns team (back).
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Tony Galvan tosses a washer to compete in the washer tournament.
![Members of the La Familia softball team sprint for home, while the Drunk & Disorderly team hurries to find the ball. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_8232.jpg?itok=TLbJ_-tM)
Members of the La Familia softball team sprint for home, while the Drunk & Disorderly team hurries to find the ball.
![The Webelo Scout Pack 182 raises money by selling iced tea at Western Days. Here, Remington Stewart (right) takes customers' money while Jeremiah Reyes pours them a cup of tea. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_8243.jpg?itok=X347desD)
The Webelo Scout Pack 182 raises money by selling iced tea at Western Days. Here, Remington Stewart (right) takes customers' money while Jeremiah Reyes pours them a cup of tea.
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Miss Western Days 2019 visits the festival on Saturday.
![A western-themed tooth fairy roams the Western Days Festival to promote Lone Star Pediatric Dental. Article Image Alt Text](https://www.elgincourier.com/sites/elgincourier.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/article400/public/img_8252.jpg?itok=17nSMH6k)
A western-themed tooth fairy roams the Western Days Festival to promote Lone Star Pediatric Dental.
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Kristopher Roberts tosses bean bags for a prize at the Blackland Prairie Girl Scouts booth.
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Kris Keyz & Friends played for the Western Days crowd later that afternoon.