Photos: Downtown Starke’s 2021 Great Pumpkin Escape

No bones about it, this family loves Halloween. Pictured (l-r) are Ryver Harper, 9, Ember Rain Harper, 1, Destini Harper and Tymber Harper, 10. Photo by Cliff Smelley.
Riley Crews (right), 10, receives a treat from Linda Wilson at the First Baptist Church of Starke booth. Photo by Cliff Smelley.
Malia Smith (left), 4, with Christina Sullivan providing encouragement, tosses a ring over a witch’s hat. Photo by Cliff Smelley.
Either Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit isn’t functioning, or he just likes riding ponies. Actually, that’s 3-year-old Kayden Burns, who’s enjoying the Great Pumpkin Escape offerings. Photo by Cliff Smelley.
Ella Patterson (right), 4, receives candy from Bradford Fire Rescue’s Austin Shrock. Photo by Cliff Smelley.
Tamia Boswell (far right), who’s a year old, is greeted by a colorful butterfly, better known as North Florida Regional Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Pam Whittle. Tamra Boswell is also pictured. Photo by Cliff Smelley.
Ada Chandler (left) and Brooklyn Tanner hand out candy at Midtown Tanning-Salon-Boutique. Photo by Cliff Smelley.
The Great Pumpkin Escape drew people from as far away as Bedrock. Meet the Flintstones: Fred (Brandon Baker), Wilma (Staci Baker) and Pebbles (Lucy Baker, who’s going on 2). Photo by Cliff Smelley.
Pennywise takes a break from terrorizing Derry and waits his turn to ride a pony. Actually, that’s 8-year-old Alexander Kaye, providing the “It” factor at the Great Pumpkin Escape. Photo by Cliff Smelley.
Chuck Kramer (left) hands out candy at Tony and Al’s to 5-year-old Brayden Chapman. Photo by Cliff Smelley.
Dani Velez gives grandfather Chuck Kramer a break in handing out candy at Tony and Al’s. She’s also enjoying some herself. Photo by Cliff Smelley.