It was another beautiful weekend for the 24th annual Christmas in July Festival in West Jefferson. Crowds of people from near and far came downtown Friday evening and all day Saturday to enjoy the music, dancers, crafts, food, re-enactors, children’s activites, street performers, farmers market, and other activities. Many greeted neighbors and welcomed relatives back for a homecoming. Some folks stopped by the festival headquarters booth saying they were from out of town, had never been here before, and wondered what was going on. They seemed excited to find a festival in town while others came just for the event. The festival offers many locals an opportunity to showcase their wares and raise funds, and helps support many local businesses. Look for more photos in Friday’s edition of the Post.