It was quite the whirl for youngsters on one of the many rides and entertainments offered in the parking lot of the Luther Jackson Middle School last Saturday.

It was quite the whirl for youngsters on one of the many rides and entertainments offered in the parking lot of the Luther Jackson Middle School last Saturday, part of a new and expanded annual Merrifield Festival. (Photos: News-Press)

THE ANNUAL MERRIFIELD FESTIVAL at the Luther Jackson Middle School on Gallows Road was bigger and more fun than ever this year, benefiting from a sunny fall day as many events were held outside. Ed Hogg, president of the Merrifield Business Association, is shown at the left of the lower photo helping with the “moon bounce” amusement. (Photo: News-Press)