Dancing in the street is always part of Spruce Pine Day festivities.

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11:04 pm Sunday, October 16, 2022

PHOTOS: Spruce Pine Day 2022

Barbara King and Braxton Wilson are among those kicking up their heels to the musical stylings of the Pineridge Band.

The Pineridge Band performs.

The Pineridge Band performs.

Carrie Williams enjoys listening to The Pineridge Band with Claire.

Megan Brockway and Shannon Murray are among the many vendors from this year’s Spruce Pine Day.

Clay Herring, Christian Sherrod and Rhonda Herring take in the sights.

The recently-completed Madalynn Park is enjoyed by Spruce Pine festival-goers like Shane, Aubrey, Maggie, Xandra and Sarah Riddle.

Dancing in the street is always part of Spruce Pine Day festivities.

Dancing in the street is always part of Spruce Pine Day festivities.

Josie Kimbrough and Davis Strickland listen to the music.

Jona Welborn, Frances Welborn and Dianne Ozbirn enjoy listening to The Pineridge Band.

Blanche Curtis takes in the Spruce Pine Day activities.

Minnie Taylor is among the many vendors set up at this year’s festival.

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The community comes out to enjoy music, dancing, vendors, food and other fun at the 2022 Spruce Pine Day festival.

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