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RIO RANCHO, N.M. — They turned out in force – 1,200 of them, to be more precise – for Star Wars Fest 5 last Saturday at Loma Colorado Main Library.

“BB-8 roamed around and was the hit of the event,” city spokeswoman Annemarie García said about the replica of the droid seen in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

A number of volunteers took part in the three-hour event, including Quelab; members of the fan groups the 501st Legion/Dewback Ridge Garrison and the Rebel Legion/Bantha Canyon Base; and art students.

Multigenerational families and friends attended, García said, many of whom enjoyed arts and crafts projects – like the making of marshmallow Stormtroopers, fortune Wookies and “Star Wars” mugs – and lightsaber battles in the courtyard.

Watch a slide show of the fun at ABQJournal.com.

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