Thirteen small businesses in downtown Fairfield participated in this year’s Chocolate & Cheers Crawl to celebrate customers and assist with Valentine’s Day gift shopping.

Mary Small (at top) of Accessories, Etc. gets help from Gordy in greeting customers.

The welcoming folks at Fairfield Western Wear take time for a smile.

Gail Farish of Creations Flowers & Gifts works on flowers for the Daddy/Daughter Dance held at Fairfield ISD.

Artist Andy Emmons offers whatnots at Armadillo Emporium, including aluminum hats to protect from Chinese spy balloons.

(Photos by Natalia V. Marsters)