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PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. July 15, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest
People enjoyed dancing to some classic ’60s music played by Yesterdayze Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
People enjoyed dancing to some classic ’60s music played by Yesterdayze Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
The live band, Yesterdayze, played a bunch of ’60s hits that really got the crowd up off their feet Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
The live band, Yesterdayze, played a bunch of ’60s hits that really got the crowd up off their feet Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Joya Sutton and Lynda Lilley take a break from dancing to pose together Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Joya Sutton and Lynda Lilley take a break from dancing to pose together Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Ila Raso, 6, got really into the music Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Ila Raso, 6, got really into the music Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Brittin Sullivan, 3 ½, poses with his grandfather, Michael Rowe, Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Brittin Sullivan, 3 ½, poses with his grandfather, Michael Rowe, Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Ginger Sutton with her dog, Scooter.
Ginger Sutton with her dog, Scooter.
Christine Schlapfer and Ellie Longo
Christine Schlapfer and Ellie Longo
Josephine, 3, sits on Mike’s shoulders while Cynthia and Ila, 6, Raso dance to the music played by Yesterdayze Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Josephine, 3, sits on Mike’s shoulders while Cynthia and Ila, 6, Raso dance to the music played by Yesterdayze Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
A huge crowd came out to enjoy music, food and fun Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
A huge crowd came out to enjoy music, food and fun Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Randy and Karen Mathis
Randy and Karen Mathis
Canyon Jones, 9, and Emma Fett, 10, dressed in some 60’s inspired clothing Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Canyon Jones, 9, and Emma Fett, 10, dressed in some 60’s inspired clothing Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Chris and Ginger Harding strike a pose at the end of a song Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Chris and Ginger Harding strike a pose at the end of a song Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Megan Halprin, 3, enjoys digging into her TCBY ice cream Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Megan Halprin, 3, enjoys digging into her TCBY ice cream Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
People enjoyed getting down to some classic ’60s music played by Yesterdayze Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
People enjoyed getting down to some classic ’60s music played by Yesterdayze Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
People sitting on the deck by the water behind the Van Wezel Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest.
People sitting on the deck by the water behind the Van Wezel Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest.
Hazel and David Farmer, Nana and Papa, pose with their grandchildren, Winston, 4, and Jane, 2, Cockburn Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Hazel and David Farmer, Nana and Papa, pose with their grandchildren, Winston, 4, and Jane, 2, Cockburn Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Cheryl Atkinson wore a dress that she wore back in college Friday, July 15 to Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Cheryl Atkinson wore a dress that she wore back in college Friday, July 15 to Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Cynthia and Keith Wilson get into the music Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Cynthia and Keith Wilson get into the music Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.

 

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