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The show goes on for Wauconda Fest

Posted June 21, 2018 1:00 am

By Gilbert R. Boucher II

Nataleigh Miller and Charlie Spencer, both 13 and from Wauconda, dance in the rain during the first day of the Wauconda Fest at Cook Park on Thursday. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

Carnival rides stood motionless after rain poured all day Thursday, but the party didn't stop at Wauconda Fest.

Local restaurants served food under the protection of a large tent, and music moved inside to entertain festivalgoers at Cook Park.

The first day also featured blues and rock guitarist Anthony Gomes, bingo sponsored by the American Legion, and wine and craft beer tasting.

"Starting off on a rainy start, our goal was to try and keep it open, what we could, for our residents," said Wauconda Festival Committee member Nancy Burton. "There are no carnival rides due to safety reasons because of all the rain that we had. But Saturday and Sunday look good."

Friday's events, which start at 5 p.m., include entertainment by Boy Band Night and Modern Day Romeos.

The weekend will include kids water fights, bingo, a car show, an arts and craft fair, and a bags tournament.

For a full schedule, go to http://waucondaparks.org/wauconda-fest/wauconda-fest-schedule/.

Three-year-old Connor Buchenberger stares out at the rain and the motionless carnival rides during the first day of the Wauconda Fest at Cook Park on Thursday. Steady rain throughout the day affected attendance with carnival rides closed for the day. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

Viv Lafin of the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce pours wine for Jim Whitehead, right, of Wauconda at the Wine and Craft Beer Tent during the first day of the Wauconda Fest at Cook Park on Thursday. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

Samantha Collins, 11, of Ingleside eats corn during the first day of the Wauconda Fest at Cook Park on Thursday. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

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