PHOTO OF THE DAY: HISTORY REPEATING

This undated photo, taken earlier on in Schmeckfest’s long history that dates back to March of 1959, shows festival workers socializing before the meal is served the dining hall at Pioneer Hall — a tradition that remains at the center of Freeman’s “festival of tasting.”

This week’s Photo of the Day will include historic looks back at Schmeckfest in anticipation of the 64th fundraiser for Freeman Academy, held on the school’s campus. The 2025 iteration will be held Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5 beginning at 1 p.m. each day.