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Reptiles to be featured at Saturday's CCC Festival

Special to the News-Sun

SEBRING -- Greg Graziani of Graziani Reptiles will be featured at this year's CCC Festival at Highlands Hammock State Park on Nov. 7.

Graziani Reptiles focuses on crocodilian conservation and seeks to help change fear of reptiles into respect for these amazing creatures. Greg is also one of 13 licensed python hunters in the state and will offer education about this unique program. He will have a variety of crocodilians that he is breeding on display too.

The CCC Festival will also include two performances of Darrel Smith's living history program, "The Best of Times- the Worst of Times" and also a noon performance by Hank Mattson, the Cracker Cowboy Poet.

Magician Paul Weatherbee will perform two magic & comedy shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. He will attempt his famous Houdini Escape during the 1 p.m. performance.

Come enjoy arts and crafts vendors, antique cars, an expansive model railroad display, pony rides by Heartland Horses & Handicapped, hay rides, tram rides and great festival foods. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is just $6 per vehicle. Call (863) 386-6094 for more information.

For more information about Florida State Parks, visit www.FloridaState Parks.org.

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