Ribfest, fireworks highlight Lake Villa Celebration of Summer
Ribs, rock and fireworks soaring overhead teamed for a day of family fun Saturday at Lake Villa's Celebration of Summer.
Families filled Lehman Park for the free annual festival, which also serves as a fundraiser and donation drive for the Lake Villa Township Food Pantry.
Among the most popular events was Ribfest, featuring competitions for both making and eating barbecued ribs.
There also was a car show and the village's Art in the Park, which featured artists from across the area displaying and selling their work in a variety of media.
Tribute band the Blooze Brothers was on tap to perform as day turned to night, leading up the fireworks show at dusk.
Ray Fraser of Lake Villa samples a rib during Lake Villa's Celebration of Summer 2017 at Lehmann Park Saturday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
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