A beautiful day for Art and The Book Festival

Earl McDougal, Bob Gillespie and Dode Martin stand in front of the old hotel reminiscing about days gone by.

Author Rebecca Farnbach shows a series of historical books she has written.

Artist Pam Benson uses watercolors to paint the image of colorful potted flowers at the Art and The Book Festival held April 1.

Samantha Mesterharm, 2, retrieves a coin she pitched into the fountain – only to pitch it again!

Older siblings Jayson and Kelly Hanlon push 17-month-old twin sisters Samantha and Stephanie around to see the sights at the Art and The Book Festival held April 1 in downtown Fallbrook.

Local volunteer Wil Gower displays his book.

Author Terry Dennis displays her book “Straight Talk to Men about Modern Women.” The book is a no-holds-barred commentary on the topics the author believes are on men’s minds.

Sarah Bates and Carmi Cosmos were two of the authors who participated in the event.