Festival draws a crowd
Iron Horse Heritage Festival
The annual Iron Horse Heritage Festival found patrons flocking to downtown Mineola once again...
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Festival draws a crowd
Iron Horse Heritage Festival
![The car show along Johnson St. raising money for Caring & Sharing, intersecting the the Steampunk District, drew many onlookers. [additional iron horse images available]](/uploads/original/20230927-232104-_9232111 car show.jpg)
![Justin Green of Point won the adult division of the watermelon-eating contest, defeating two-time-defending champ Josh Davis in a tie-breaking eat-off of a third slice of watermelon. [additional iron horse images available]](/uploads/original/20230927-233203-_1609215 Justin Green wins adult div.jpg)
![From left, Mazie, Fletcher, Chaz, and Riley Hinkledey enjoy some shade and a snack. [additional iron horse images available]]](/uploads/original/20230927-232423-_9231303 Hinkledey fam snacks.jpg)
![Lee Mathis and Sheila Weaver provide excellent musical entertainment under the gazebo on Commerce St. [additional iron horse images available]](/uploads/original/20230927-233045-_9232191 Lee Mathis and Sheila Weaver perform.jpg)
![Dance Dimensions' team of Rhythm Elite shows off their high-kicks in line. [additional iron horse images available]](/uploads/original/20230927-232841-_9231451 rhythm elite hi-kicking.jpg)
![A judge takes a look under the hood of a Chevy Silverado. [additional iron horse images available]](/uploads/original/20230927-232958-_9231289 judge inspects chevy.jpg)
![Mineola firefighters demonstrate the various tools and techniques they use to extricate passengers from damaged vehicles. [additional iron horse images available]](/uploads/original/20230927-232250-_9231239 mfd extraction demo.jpg)
![Whether casual onlookers or intense competitors, everyone has a rooting interest in the annual races at Weenie Dog Downs. [additional iron horse images available]](/uploads/original/20230927-231953-_1609311 rooting interests.jpg)
The annual Iron Horse Heritage Festival found patrons flocking to downtown Mineola once again, converging with the culmination of the first Texas Street Arts Festival across Wood County, and neighboring a new attraction, the Steampunk District put on by the Select Theater.
