Westfest, the annual festival put on by Holy Rosary Church and School had a "surprising number of people" appear even during a very rainy Friday evening, Sept. 17 and hundreds who were more than happy to visit Saturday Sept. 18 when the event was blessed with some glorious sunshine.

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Hundreds gobbled down the barbecued ribs and other great food outside and still more spent their time on the rides, watching the dancers and other performers or took part in the fun and games in the school and the gymnasium where an array of activities were up and running.

The event raises more than $30,000 to support the Holy Rosary School and is now in its 21st year.

It features rides, kids’ games, an entertainment stage, specialty food booths, beer garden, BINGO, a used book sale, a raffle and much more on the Holy Rosary School grounds, between 41st and 42nd s.w. on Dakota Street.