Steven Paredes, 11, of Mundelein checks out the engine of the a 1967 Camaro at the car show Saturday during the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration.
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Music, food and fun have always been part of the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration, but this year's event included something different - a car show.
Festivalgoers enjoyed gazing at their favorite cars with awards, raffles and vendors being part of the event.
"We came up for the car show and the food smelled good," longtime Vernon Hills residents Ann Marie and Ed Brown said, so they decided to get some butterfly chips. The Browns have been coming to the annual festival for 14 years.
For kids, there was entertainment under the big top including a free magic show by longtime Vernon Hills resident and professional magician Al Brodsky. Other things available for children included face painting, foam and sand art, beading, flip-flop decorating and a balloon artist.
The Farm and Sister Hazel performed on the main stage in the evening with food, rides and carnival games rounding out the day.
The celebration continues Sunday at 1 p.m. at Century Park. For more information visit www.vernonhills.org.
Igor Burda and his daughter Victoria, 8, of Vernon Hills check out the engine of the a 1973 Triumph Stag at the car show Saturday during the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration.
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Car buffs check out the vehicles at the inaugural car show Saturday during the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration.
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Ann Marie and Ed Brown enjoy butterfly chips Saturday while at the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration.
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Jeremy Zamost, 6, of Libertyville zooms down the Fun Slide on Saturday at the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration.
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The Dragon Wagon zooms up and down Saturday at the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration.
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Al Brodosky makes some ballon animals during his free magic show for children Saturday at the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration. Brodsky is a longtime Vernon Hills resident and professional magician and children's entertainer.
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Her face painted, Jadalynn Chatman, 8, of Gurnee makes sand art Saturday while attending the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration.
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Al Brodosky presents a free magic show for children Saturday at the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration. Brodsky is a longtime Vernon Hills resident and professional magician and entertainer.
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This is the 2014 Vernon Hills Summer Celebration carnival.
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Callie and Hunter Hill of Libertyville go on the Up Up and Away Balloon ride Saturday at the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration.
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