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Agri-tourism holds strong through pandemic

Jon Burleson
Jun 24, 2021
Jun 24, 2021 Updated Jun 24, 2021

Customers flock to the farmers market at Benton, Ill. Many markets opened in May this year, following a topsy-turvy season marked by COVID restrictions.
Photo by Nat Williams

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Judging by the attendance at local festivals in the last couple of weeks, people are ready to shake off the COVID doldrums and get back to doing things they enjoy.

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Jon Burleson can be reached at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.