Thousands headed to the Pasco County Fairgrounds over the weekend to take part in the 53rd annual Rattlesnake Festival. This year’s event began with a special Bellamy Brothers Concert, on the evening of Oct. 18, followed by two days of activities over the weekend. As always, The Eddie Herrmann Wooden Gopher Tortoise Race drew lots of competitors. The races were held on both weekend festival days, geared toward children ages 12 and under.
