The 2018 Castle Valley Gourd Festival Gourdess, “Mother of Dragourds” led the annual parade on Saturday, Oct. 20. Brandy Gritts was accompanied by two daughters, Sant King and Willow Gritts, also riding dragons made with gourds. A small-town potluck lunch was served in the firehouse followed by gourd art booths, gourd painting, a puppet show and everything gourd-like. [Photo courtesy of Tom Haraden]
