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Swamp Fest brings carnival atmosphere to town

November 8, 2022 By Mike Camunas

The 13th annual Swamp Fest was held from Nov. 4 through Nov. 6 at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park. It was hosted by the Land O’ Lakes High School Booster Club to raise money for its athletic programs. (Mike Camunas)

Just as it does every year — minus one COVID hiatus year — the Swamp Fest rolled into town from Nov. 4 through Nov. 6, bringing in rides, games, food and entertainment.

Now in its 13th year, the three-day event once again was hosted by the Land O’ Lakes High School Booster Club to raise money for its athletic programs and school.

Organizers say the event, which was held at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., should bring in more than $25,000.

There were two dozen rides — all of the thrill, family and kiddie variety — plus plenty of carnival food stands and food trucks, a small midway of games, and entertainment featuring local performers.

Featured acts included Nicole’s Dance Academy, Nunes at Night, Kenneth Blakenship and Big Bong Theory.

Published November 09, 2022

Ali Toller, of Land O’ Lakes, enthusiastically enjoys a ride at Swamp Fest at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park as her dad, Brian Ramirez, looks on in amusement on the evening of Nov. 4. Swamp Fest, a three-day carnival in its 13th year, is hosted by the Land O’ Lakes High School Booster Club to raise money for its athletic programs and school, and organizers say the event should raise more than $25,000.
Dre Williams, left, and Lauren Williams watch as their kids D.J., left, and Kash pick out their winning toys. The Land O’ Lakes family enjoyed the evening of Nov. 4, during the three-day carnival, the 13th annual Swamp Fest, at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park.
Twelve-year-old Land O’ Lakes residents Karynn Edouard, left, and Gianna Gygnard laugh and scream during a ride at Swamp Fest at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirteen-year-old Land O’ Lakes residents Alanna Talvera, left, and Julia Sankowski pose for a fun selfie in front of the Ferris wheel at the 13th annual Swamp Fest at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park on the evening of Nov. 4.
Land O’ Lakes sisters Sophee, left, and Rylee Tomeo take one wild ride down the slide at the 13th annual Swamp Fest on Nov. 4.
Land O’ Lakes 16-year-old Tristan Marty, left, watches as fellow 16-year-old Abigail Encabo films their ride on the Ferris wheel during Swamp Fest.

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