Raphael and Dustin, aka “Prince Phillip,” fist bump after a sparring match on Saturday, May 27 during the Centralia Fantasy Festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis. It was the first time the event was held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. “This festival is about inclusivity and diversity in our communities,” organizers wrote. “We have chosen a fantasy festival as a way to demonstrate how many wonderful people are unique and beautiful. We have so much in common with everyone around us.” Learn more and prepare for future events online at https://www.centraliafantasyfestival.com/. See more photos from the event at chronline.com.
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Live-action roleplayers “Palaminius” and “Alex” take part in a sword fighting demonstration on Saturday, May 27 during the Centralia Fantasy Festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis.
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Gunnar McCollum, 10, takes part in an archery demonstration on Saturday, May 27 during the Centralia Fantasy Festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis.
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Boogie Beans Coffee Truck offers Lord Of The Rings-themed drinks during the Centralia Fantasy Festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis on Saturday, May 27.
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Kay and Alexis Thompson pose for a photo in costume during the Centralia Fantasy Festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis on Saturday, May 27.
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Live-action roleplayer “Tedious The Wood Butcher” rides his steed, “Woody the Warhorse,” at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis during the Centralia Fantasy Festival on Saturday, May 27.
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Rachel shows off her mushroom hat at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis during the Centralia Fantasy Festival on Saturday, May 27.
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Attendees of the Centralia Fantasy Festival pose for a photo in a photo booth cutout for the festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 27.
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Emerson, 3, stands with mom Hallie Ralls at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis during the Centralia Fantasy Festival on Saturday, May 27.
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Alexis and Kat Thompson, right, peddle their wares during the Centralia Fantasy Festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis on Saturday, May 27.
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Adaline, 3, smiles for a photo on Saturday, May 27 during the Centralia Fantasy Festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis.
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Catherine Jabusch talks to a potential customer at a booth for her business, The Woodland Wandolier, at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis during the Centralia Fantasy Festival on Saturday, May 27.
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Ethan Siegel shows off his giraffe centaur costume during the Centralia Fantasy Festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis on Saturday, May 27.
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