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The community came together once again for LaFayette Main Street’s third annual Love LaFayette event on the Square on Friday. From food trucks to live music to community awards, love was in the air for the city in downtown LaFayette. 

Dozens of residents came out to enjoy the festivities on Friday, as LaFayette Main Street Director DeAnna Hand said many were eager for another Food Truck Festival. 

The ongoing community renovation project for the old Martin Theater was also open for tours and live music to help promote the fundraising efforts.

LaFayette Main Street, a designation through Main Street Alabama, aims to stimulate the economic growth, tourism and design elements of LaFayette’s historic square. The city was designated a Main Street city in 2022. 

Throughout January, LaFayette Main Street held polls for the “LaFayette Loves Our Locals” Awards, which recognized LaFayette residents who contribute to the city and its downtown area. 

According to Hand, over 450 votes came in for the “LaFayette Loves Our Locals” awards. The following are the awards that were given out on Friday night:

Olympia Ware, the Miss LaFayette Main Street Award

Debbie and Bill Edge, the “Best Couple in Business” Award 

Madison Turner (LaFayette High School), the Young LaFayette Student Award

Dori Harmon, the Best Style Award

Drs. Al and Terry Vestor, the Longest Marriage Award

Gage Richardson, the Public Servant Award

Kayla Snow Thompson, the Most Creative Award

Connor and Maci Gregory, the High School Sweethearts Award

Connor and Maci Gregory, the Newlyweds Award

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hand, The Good Neighbor Award

Hayden Hurst and Connor Gregory, Bromance/Sisterhood Award

Alesha Presley, Friendliest Award

Dr. Butch Busby, Most Community Love Award

Pastor Veronica Roesly, Pastor/Clergy Award

Residents voted on superlatives like the “High School Sweethearts,” the “Longest Marriage” and “Best Bromance/Sisterhood Award.”

The story will be updated with the full list of names of the award winners on the Valley Times-News website.