The 27th annual Maria Stein Country Fest begins today and continues through Sunday at the Shrine of the Holy Relics off St. Johns Road. The Country Fest tractor square dancers fly through their paces during a Thursday afternoon preview. The event includes a full schedule of free entertainment along with a craft show, games, various competitions and a wide variety of food such as turtle soup, deep fried chicken, cabbage rolls, waffles and strawberry shortcake.