Photos by Robert Williams

Above: Free rounds of hammerschlagen were available to those not participating in the bean bag tournament at Saturday’s Hairyman Festival. Below: Bean bags were flying all over the Hairyman Festival as a large tournament field battled for the championship on a perfect afternoon in the sun Saturday in Vergas. Left: A nerve-wracking game of Giant Jenga kept these three entertained Saturday afternoon during Vergas’ Hairyman Festival. Far left:  Kids got to test their balance and other skills on the ninja course during Hairyman Festival Saturday. Middle left: Matt Clementson and his crew were busy putting the final touches on the Hairyman chainsaw carving that is raffled off each Hairyman Festival.

Middle right: Some kids had it easier than others as warm temperatures Saturday made a few costumes more uncomfortable than others. Winners of the kid’s costume contests were presented with a stuffed Hairyman. Bottom right: Visitors to the 3rd annual Hairyman Festival were greeted at the entrance by a seasonal display perfect for commemorative group photos.