Annual Summer Celebration a hit in Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills Summer Celebration, one of Lake County's largest annual festivals, continued Saturday with a heapin' helpin' of food, rides, country music and other attractions.
Besides food, beer, bingo and carnival rides, visitors Saturday enjoyed a car and bike show that this year included motorcycles. There was also kiddie corner featuring the high-energy trivia of Howard from A to Z Entertainment, Canadian country music sensations the James Barker Band and headliner David Nail.
The final day of the festival is Sunday, when it runs from 1 to 7 p.m. The sixth annual bags tournament is 2 to 5 p.m. and Vernon Hills Idol Karaoke is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Leah Walker, 6, of Huntley waves to her grandparents while riding a helicopter during the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration at Century Park Saturday.
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Robb Kellermann of Deer Park eats a slice of pizza during the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration at Century Park Saturday.
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Connor Klunder, 4, of Vernon Hills wears doggy face paint during the Vernon Hills Summer Celebration at Century Park Saturday.
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