http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_22.jpgJustin Scully, a representative of JC Bull Dog Hard Cider, pours a sample of the company’s gluten-free beer into a patron’s glass at the LaGrange Craft Beer Festival on Saturday. Both he, and Justin Aird, another representative of the brewery, said their booth stayed busy at the inaugural festival.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_32.jpgRamona Burnside, owner of Crafts By Ramona, stands under some of her handmade creations, mainly decorative wreaths and wall hangings, inside her tent at the Hummingbird Festival in Hogansville. Burnside said this is the fifth year she has been to the event, and it was her most profitable year yet.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_42.jpgCrowds of people fill the sidewalk Saturday in front of the dozens of tents lined up along Main Street for the 18th annual Hummingbird Festival. Around 200 vendors were expected to be at the event showcasing their creations and designs over the weekend.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_52.jpgA vendor pours a beverage into a glass during the LaGrange Craft Beer Festival on Saturday. Organizers said a souvenir sampling glass, unlimited tasting, live music, games of cornhole and food offerings was included with the cost of general admission into the event.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_62.jpgAtlanta-based band Secondhand Swagger performs Saturday at the LaGrange Craft Beer Festival. The group was one of three live music acts to play for guests at the event from a variety of performers.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_72.jpgWindchimes made from bottles at Reeba’s Bottles was a popular stop for shoppers among the hundreds of tents at the Hummingbird Festival. Folks also seemed to enjoy the handcrafted jewelry, unique pottery, one-of-a-kind paintings, handmade wooden signs and brightly knitted purses and scarves all being sold along Hogansville’s downtown corridor over the weekend.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_82.jpgSome folks enjoy the evening sipping their new favorite brew and playing a spirited game of cornhole Saturday at the inaugural LaGrange Craft Beer Festival.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_92.jpgA steady stream of cars and people made their way through Main Street in downtown Hogansville this weekend for the 18th annual Hummingbird Festival.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_102.jpgA child rides a merry-go-round, one of the activities for children along with amenities like a bounce slide and giant swing at the Hummingbird Festival in Hogansville this weekend.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_112.jpgA vendor pours a drink for a patron at the inaugural LaGrange Craft Beer Festival on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Downtown LaGrange Development Authority and set to include more than 100 craft beers from around the world.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_122.jpgA patron gets a sampling of a brew Saturday at the LaGrange Craft Beer Festival. Participants were allowed unlimited sampling of all the beers at the festival. Area restaurants also were on hand serving food and hors d’oeuvres to guests.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_132.jpgA wreath created by Ramona Burnside, owner of Crafts by Ramona, boasts University of Alabama theme. The Hummingbird Festival in Hogansville gave local artists and craftsmen, like Burnside, a chance to show off their talents and goods, make some money and reach new clientele. Burnside said she specializes in creating wreaths like this one for any occasion, plus wall hangings, table decor, mailbox decorations and more.

http://lagrangenews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2015/10/web1_1019Events_15.jpgA child gets her face painted Saturday at the 18th annual Hummingbird Festival in downtown Hogansville. There were plenty of activities for children at the weekend festival, including games, rides, arts and crafts, and face painting.