Welcoming summer at St. Mary of the Lake Festival

BY FRANCESCA SAGALA

The annual St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church carnival heralded the unofficial start to summer Thursday through Monday, May 25-29.

Kids and adults alike hopped aboard rides from carnival provider Anderson Midways, enjoyed elephant ears, cotton candy and other hallmark festival treats as well as from food vendor sponsors The DogFather, La Chula and Smoke on the Water and tried their luck at the midway games.

This year’s lineup of live entertainment, which took place in the beer tent Thursday through Sunday, was Accoustically Speaking, The Middle of the Road Band, Rhythm Giants and DJ services by Jammin’ with Jerry.