Music, fireworks highlight LakemoorFest
By DIANA SROKA - dsroka@nwherald.com
LAKEMOOR – For those who haven’t yet gotten their fill of carnival rides or festival food, get excited: LakemoorFest is about to begin.
The festival starts at 4 p.m. today with food and carnival rides, which will be available all weekend.
Later today there will be games, Bingo, and music from the 8 Miles South Band, a southern rock band.
“We’re just here to give something back to our community,” said Terry Gaylord, festival organizer.
Saturday’s festivities start at 9 a.m. with a fishing derby and include martial arts performances, a bean bag toss and fireworks to end the night.
“People plan their family reunions around our fireworks,” Gaylord said.
She estimated that 8,000 people watched the fireworks show last year. It is a solid 30-minute show.
“Usually [people] set their chairs and blankets around the lake,” Gaylord said.
The final day of the festival, Sunday, includes arts and crafts, basketball, tug-o-war and other activities.
For a schedule of festival events, visit www.lakemoor. net/lakemoorfest or call 815-385-1117.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Music, fireworks highlight LakemoorFest
From the Friday, August 8, 2008 edition of the Northwest Herald:
