Tasteful event

Matt Dyce works the grill for the Toasted Mango Cafe, one of the vendors participating in the first Taste of the Island contest, held during Springfest on 56th Street in Holmes Beach. Patrons purchased tickets, which were exchanged for menu items at Taste vendors.

People arrive Feb. 28 to city field for the first day of Springfest, a two-day arts and crafts show presented by Blue Ribbon Events in Holmes Beach.

The Poppo’s Taqueria crew prepares tacos for Taste of the Island diners March 1, during Springfest, which was held on 56th Street and at city field in Holmes Beach.

People stroll city field in Holmes Beach March 1, browsing the arts and crafts tents during the second day of Springfest, presented by Blue Ribbon Events.

Danielle Lynch, CEO of Blue Ribbon Events, left, assists Springfest patrons March 1. The company presents a number of outdoor arts and crafts show on the island. For more information about the events, go to blueribbonevent.com.

Hannah Adams, a general manager with Poppo’s Taqueria, shows off one of the first tacos served at Taste of the Island.