Kids of all ages were properly dressed for the costume parade during the annual Village Venture Arts and Crafts Faire on Saturday in the Claremont Village. In addition to the parade, the day’s festivities included a pumpkin caving contest, live music, a beer garden and many vendor booths. Even with the heat well over 90 degrees, it did not damper the enthusiasm of the thousands of visitors who descended on the over 400 vendors in attendance. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff