Images: Some of the best photos that you may have missed this weekend
Every weekend, Daily Herald photographers venture out to some of the area's best local events. See some of the very best images from our staff that you may have missed this past weekend.
Mark Fell of Marengo helps his 9-month-old son, Richard, touch a goat held by Mikayla Peters, 14, of Burlington, at the petting zoo Saturday during the 33rd annual Coon Creek Country Days in Hampshire.
Morgan Timms/mtimms@dailyherald.com
Cousins Sophia Mellville, 3, of Sycamore and Mazy Nelson, 5, of Carpentersville react to the start of their Ferris wheel ride Saturday during the 33rd annual Coon Creek Country Days in Hampshire.
Morgan Timms/mtimms@dailyherald.com
Josa Juan of Elgin contributes to the community painting, "Celebrating Elgin", on Saturday during Elgin's 8th annual Art and Soul on the Fox.
Morgan Timms/mtimms@dailyherald.com
Oil painter Jorge Diaz of Elgin, left, chats with Susan and Paul Kuester of Elgin as they browse for artwork Saturday during Elgin's 8th annual Art and Soul on the Fox.
Morgan Timms/mtimms@dailyherald.com
Susan Seleen of Madison, Wis., whispers to her pet bird while in the character of Thistledown, Lady of the Brambles, on Saturday during the World of Faeries Festival in South Elgin.
Morgan Timms/mtimms@dailyherald.com
The Blue Rose Mermaid, who did not wish to be named, splashes her tail during her show at the World of Faeries Festival on Saturday in South Elgin.
Morgan Timms/mtimms@dailyherald.com
Ellie Butcher, 8, of Hampshire reacts to her new flower hairpiece alongside Karen Lovell of Crystal Lake in Lovell's stall, Floral Flair, on Saturday during the World of Faeries Festival in South Elgin.
Morgan Timms/mtimms@dailyherald.com
A two-year-old red iguana named Natsu watches passers-by from the shoulder of Lyric Mensen of Shawano, Wis., on Saturday during the World of Faeries Festival in South Elgin.
Morgan Timms/mtimms@dailyherald.com
Joshua Safford of Chicago performs faerie magic tricks for festivalgoers in the character of Jeremiah Wiggins, Human Ambassador to the Faeries, on Saturday during the World of Faeries Festival in South Elgin.
Morgan Timms/mtimms@dailyherald.com
Kali Napoleon, 5, of Lake Zurich chases bubbles Saturday during the World of Faeries Festival in South Elgin.
Morgan Timms/mtimms@dailyherald.com
Photographer Sharin Gabl of 3 Butterflies Photography in Gilberts, displays some of her work at the Festival of the Arts in Libertyville.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Dick D'Amico of Libertyville, looks over some stained glass work by artist Will Hamm of Arlington Heights, during the Festival of the Arts in Libertyville.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Jimi Wexler of Libertyville, plays guitar for tips at the Festival of the Arts in Libertyville.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Executive Director of the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce Jon Ridler, congratulates San Star Sandberg of Geneva as the winner of the Suburban Chicago's Got Talent competition.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Executive Director of the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce Jon Ridler, and Mayor Tom Hayes congratulate San Star Sandberg of Geneva as the winner of the Suburban Chicago's Got Talent competition.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Members of the band Fenced In are presented with the Fan Favorite award from Director of Strategic Partnerships at Daily Herald Media Group Andrea Biwer at this year's Suburban Chicago's Got Talent competition.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
This year's winner of Suburban Chicago's Got Talent, San Star Sandberg performs her act in front of a packed house.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
This year's winner of Suburban Chicago's Got Talent, San Star Sandberg performs her act in front of a packed house.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Fan Favorite Fenced In perform at this year's Suburban Chicago's Got Talent.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Fan Favorite Fenced In perform at this year's Suburban Chicago's Got Talent.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
The Pack Drumline from Bollingbrook, perform at Suburban Chicago's Got Talent.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Tap Dancer Brianne Cannataro performs at Suburban Chicago's Got Talent.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Carson, of Salsa 17, slices up some Al Pastor for tacos, at the Taste of Arlington Heights.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Greg and Toshie Andejeski serving up some roasted corn for the Lions Club of Arlington Heights, at the Taste of Arlington Heights.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
3-year-old Joey Lebike of Arlington Heights, got her face painted at the Taste of Arlington Heights.
Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com
Evan Schwind, 4, of Roselle starts his nap early on his dad Keith Schwind's lap during the annual Taste of Roselle.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Cub fan Rich Flashing of Wheaton sells Break the Curse merchandise during the annual Taste of Roselle.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Florence Klemmer of Roselle, left, walks with her niece Mary Beth Schutte of Elmhurst during the annual Taste of Roselle.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Jacob Vera, 12, of Roselle places signs in front of a Dunk Tank during the annual Taste of Roselle.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Dahlia Ilada serves Asian cuisine from Manila Fiesta during the annual Taste of Roselle.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Katelyn Kirk of RZ's Dips "N" D'Lites serves a customer during the annual Taste of Roselle.
Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
Jim Ward of Chicago looks into a stock car during the car show at SummerDaze in Warrenville Saturday. Well over 100 car were on display at the event.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
SummerDaze in Warrenville was filled with cars and music this year. well over 100 cars were on display for all to enjoy.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Eric White, left, of Batavia Rich Gregory of Bartlett, and Ed Odzga JR of Oswego talk cars at the SummerDaze car show in Warrenville Saturday.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Jeff Zace of Hanover Park shows his son, Kane, 5, a tiger placed on the engine of a 1965 Pontiac GTO during the Hanover Park Car and Motorcycle Show at the Metra Station - Hanover Park on Sunday. Over 200 cars and motorcycle were on display.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Marco Noriego, 15, of West Chicago looks at the engine of a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air owned by Tim Gill of Hanover Park during the Hanover Park Car and Motorcycle Show at the Metra Station - Hanover Park on Sunday. Over 200 cars and motorcycle were on display.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Integrity Printing I, left, competes against Horn's Tree Specialist during the businessmen's water fights on the final day of the 83rd Annual Lake Villa Days festival at Lehmann Park on Sunday. There were 16 men's teams and several women's teams that battled it out using fire houses to direct a red barrel past the other team.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
The Drought of 16 team with Tom Hansen, left, and Evan McCollum up front spray the barrel during the businessmen's water fights on the final day of the 83rd Annual Lake Villa Days festival at Lehmann Park on Sunday. There were 16 men's teams and several women's teams that battled it out using fire houses to direct a red barrel past the other team.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Redman Interiors, left, with Joe Dunbar and Jason Justen spray the barrel as they battle against Heather's Hair during the businessmen's water fights on the final day of the 83rd Annual Lake Villa Days festival at Lehmann Park on Sunday. There were 16 men's teams and several women's teams that battled it out using fire houses to direct a red barrel past the other team.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
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