PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Fest Snapshots

Parade co-grand marshal Fae Harvey throws out some candy. Her husband Norm rode shotgun.

The Eldridge Lions Club celebrated 45 years of service from Lorenz Behrens during the parade.

Iowa Senate candidate Chris Cournoyer hands out some notepads.

Board of Supervisors candidate John Maxwell greets some voters.

There was plenty of candy to go around during the parade.

Auctioneer Matt Costello warmed up for the pie auction during the parade.

Members of the Mississippi Valley Fair court wave during the parade.

A young lady scoops up some candy along the parade route.

Congressman Dave Loebsack walks the parade route.

A long line of tractors was one of the highlights of the morning parade.

The Vintage and Makers Fair was a new addition to this year's Summer Festival.

Local musician Angela Meyer performed an acoustic set at Backwards Yoga.

The firefighter's water fights were a popular attraction.

Hunter Schmidt (right) was among the firefighters taking part in the water fights downtown.

The band North of 40 performed in the afternoon.

A group of dancers kicked up their heels to the music of North of 40.

The North Scott FFA hosted the kids' tractor pull.

Holden Danielsen gets some encouragement from his dad, Justin, during the kids’ tractor pull.

The North Scott FFA hosted the kids' tractor pull.

Mayor Marty O'Boule and Council member Frank King take in the tractor pull.

Posted Friday, July 20, 2018 11:39 am

Residents got a look at the newly renovated Eldridge downtown at the Summer Festival on Saturday, July 14. Following the parade, there were plenty of activities to enjoy, including water fights, a craft fair, and live music. NSP photos by Erin M. Gentz.

Keywords

photo gallery, Eldridge Summer Festival, Norm Harvey, Fae Harvey, Eldridge Lions Club, Lorenz Behrens, Chris Cournoyer, John Maxwell, Scott County Board of Supervisors, Matt Costello, Rachel Paustian, Mississippi Valley Fair, Angela Meyer, Backwards Yoga, Hunter Schmidt, North of 40, North Scott FFA, Holden Danielsen, Justin Danielsen, Frank King, Marty O'Boyle