The COPAO booth, here staffed by Lillian Bernabe, was one of over 40 booths set up for the 2005 Philipppine Faire.
There were food booths, commercial product booths, and informational services booths, all decorated in varying styles.
Dignitaries, COPAO officials and Faire Beauties just after the ribbon is cut to officially open the 2005 Philippine Faire at Kimball Park.
The Mira Mesa PASCA Dance Group performs a traditional Philippine Dance.
The program wouldn't be complete without the participation of the United Fil-Am Senior Citizens' Choral Group and their patriotic songs.
Not to be outdone, the youth do their own rendition of a Filipino folk dance, to the delight of the large crowd.
Christopher De Leon wows the crowd and is almost mobbed as he goes down from the stage to shake hands with fans.
Julio De Guzman, Executive Director of the 2005
Philippine Faire, welcomes those attending the final canvassing of votes. Regina Agarma, Chair of the Popularity Contest, looks on.
The Bermudez family looks on as little Mikayla Camille stuffs raffle tickets into the ballot box, just before the start of the canvassing.
The Board of Canvassers is all business as they count the money and votes for each of the candidates.
The Lomax family poses with the Popularity Contest Committee after Rachael is declared the winner of the Miss Teen Philippine Faire contest.
Melissa Nievera, Secretary of the Executive Council, and Josh Larson of PAYO smile for the camera at the Filipiniana Night and Coronation Ball
At another table, Al and Vina Phelps and Jake Borillo of the Baguio City Association do their own thing for the camera.
Veterans' Color Guards stand at attention as the U.S. Marine Corps Band strikes us a martial tune.
Mrs. Belen Mateo is surrounded by well-wishers as she is crowned Mrs. Philippine Faire 2005.
Mrs. Belen Mateo is surrounded by well-wishers as she is crowned Mrs. Philippine Faire 2005.
The COPAO office is all "dressed up" for the canvassing of votes for the contestants
