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Festival planners like Donna Belote of Greater Gallatin, Inc., have had it rough since COVID hit 18 months ago, losing income and visitors.
Gallatin’s downtown signature spring festival will be back April 24 after a year’s absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s version of Square Fest is modestly scaled-down due to the pandemic. But the event that can draw upward of 20,000 visitors and 175 vendors will still be substantial, Historic Downtown Gallatin Director Donna Belote said. Square Fest centers on unique arts and crafts, but has evolved into something for most everyone with a variety of food vendors, two entertainment stages and a children’s area. Historic Downtown Gallatin did hold its annual Main Street Fes...