In one of the threads leading up to Cigarfest I remembered someone asking for pictures and a write up on it. So here is my experience.



The place this weekend began. Actually it is right by the ramp to get on the highway and I figured you guys might enjoy the photo.

First off, this was my first time attending the actual Cigarfest. Last year I went to the Oliva event and tailgated in the parking lot. This year I got tickets. I was a little on the fence if it was worth the actual cost to go but more on that later.

I arrived Thursday evening for the Sons of Anarchy, AJ Fernandez #AJAnyday event. It was actually held in a smaller blocked off section of the main event hall. Cigars International Had a store there running many sampler deals and selling Sons of Anarchy things. There were many seats around to relax and have a smoke. They also had the bar open and the drinks flowing. On to some shots.


Rusty Coones






Photo bombed by an oblivious man, he smelled the food, I think they were serving chicken that night....



The Man, The myth, the Legend. AJ


Shorty was there too.







I decided to head back to the car and grab a few beers and a cigar. It was a good call. Not long after I parked a lady pulled in two spots down from me and ran over some parts to a tent some guys left laying in the parking lot. I was amused, they were kinda arrogant. I guess security had told them earlier they needed to remove the tent. They did not comply. So as I am walking to the car I got to see security standing on the security van dismantling the said tent for them. They were not happy. I tried to snap a picture but I was too slow.


Said dudes took down the tent, then put it back up after security left. Not sure what the problem was but they did not really secure it and they were grilling under it. There were lots of other tents that weekend, so who knows but it was amusing.

First Cigar of the Fest


First Cigar Band picked off the ground.

Thursday nights main raffle


Shot of the store


Trish@cbid