WESTMINSTER FALL FESTIVAL continues through Sunday (OC Tribune photo).

The annual Westminster Fall Festival was off to a rousing start on Friday evening with crowds thronging the Civic Center campus.

There were carnival rides – including this caterpillar attraction (above) – and music and food as part of the “Taste of Westminster” event featuring eateries and cuisines from across the city and cultures.

The festival continues on Saturday from 12-10 p.m. and Sunday from 12-9 p.m. The Civic Center is located at 8200 Westminster Blvd, two blocks east of Beach Boulevard.