Friday Nov 19 2010
17th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival
By: Photos by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Greg and Bethany Watkins forget about the rainy forecast as they take their daughter Leila out to taste some juicy sweet mandarins.
Greg and Bethany Watkins forget about the rainy forecast as they take their daughter Leila out to taste some juicy sweet mandarins.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Joan Foley of Westview Growers in Newcastle, and Blue Goose Produce in Loomis, offers sweet juicy mandarins that will sure have customers returning for more
Joan Foley of Westview Growers in Newcastle, and Blue Goose Produce in Loomis, offers sweet juicy mandarins that will sure have customers returning for more
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
The rain won?t stop Mountain Mandarin Festival goers when there is sampling to be done. Keith and Janeal Light of Foresthill brave the beginning of the storm and come to the festival well prepared.
The rain won?t stop Mountain Mandarin Festival goers when there is sampling to be done. Keith and Janeal Light of Foresthill brave the beginning of the storm and come to the festival well prepared.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Fatima Cancilla of Rocklin picks up a 5 pound back of mandarins from Pilz Orchards to take home to enjoy with her family.
Fatima Cancilla of Rocklin picks up a 5 pound back of mandarins from Pilz Orchards to take home to enjoy with her family.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Lisa Pilz gives out samples of her mandarins that are grown to perfection
Lisa Pilz gives out samples of her mandarins that are grown to perfection
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
?Come and get it, come and get your mandarins here? shouts Bill Warton of Newcastle Mandarin Ranch.
?Come and get it, come and get your mandarins here? shouts Bill Warton of Newcastle Mandarin Ranch.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Finding ways to pass the time and entice people with his mandarins, Bill Traylor of Traylor Ranch juggles mandarins from his crop.
Finding ways to pass the time and entice people with his mandarins, Bill Traylor of Traylor Ranch juggles mandarins from his crop.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
As delicious as Satsuma Mandarins are to eat, they are also lovely to use as decorations still on the branch.
As delicious as Satsuma Mandarins are to eat, they are also lovely to use as decorations still on the branch.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
As delicious as Satsuma Mandarins are to eat, they are also lovely to use as decorations still on the branch.
As delicious as Satsuma Mandarins are to eat, they are also lovely to use as decorations still on the branch.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Mixologists Tiffany Walker creates some adult concoctions with mandarins and 4 Oranges Vodka for sale at the Mandarin Festival.
Mixologists Tiffany Walker creates some adult concoctions with mandarins and 4 Oranges Vodka for sale at the Mandarin Festival.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Corey Shedoudy takes Addy Smith out on a mandarin tasting adventure while he was babysitting her.
Corey Shedoudy takes Addy Smith out on a mandarin tasting adventure while he was babysitting her.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Mike Angelo and John Miller, back, of Miller Honey Mandarins offers up a sweet and tasty mandarin available for sale on the internet via their website.
Mike Angelo and John Miller, back, of Miller Honey Mandarins offers up a sweet and tasty mandarin available for sale on the internet via their website.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Piano Player Sebastian Sidi draws a crowd with his Rock and Roll style of classical music. Sidi played a rendition of ?Carol of the Bells? which had mandarin festival goers stopped in their tracks.
Piano Player Sebastian Sidi draws a crowd with his Rock and Roll style of classical music. Sidi played a rendition of ?Carol of the Bells? which had mandarin festival goers stopped in their tracks.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
16 year old Dana Spaulding helps kick off the music at the 17th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival while playing with the band Next of Ken
16 year old Dana Spaulding helps kick off the music at the 17th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival while playing with the band Next of Ken
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Ken Hegstrom and Dana Spaulding of The Next of Ken Band help start off the 17th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival with songs like ?Past the Point of No Return? on the Main Stage.
Ken Hegstrom and Dana Spaulding of The Next of Ken Band help start off the 17th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival with songs like ?Past the Point of No Return? on the Main Stage.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Linda Hulet ?Flo The Clown? gives Mountain Mandarin Festival volunteer Elizabeth Anderson of Cool a ride around the Gold Country Fair Grounds on Friday.
Linda Hulet ?Flo The Clown? gives Mountain Mandarin Festival volunteer Elizabeth Anderson of Cool a ride around the Gold Country Fair Grounds on Friday.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Making sounds that will entertain the world one day, 2 year old Ryan Kirk of Lincoln has some play time at the 17th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival.
Making sounds that will entertain the world one day, 2 year old Ryan Kirk of Lincoln has some play time at the 17th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival.
Photo by Kim Palaferri/Auburn Journal
Dylan Kirk of Lincoln stops by the Kids Town America Musical Instruments play area at the 17th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival on Friday
Dylan Kirk of Lincoln stops by the Kids Town America Musical Instruments play area at the 17th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival on Friday