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Wauconda Fest rocks out to bring fun for everyone

Weekend of entertainment included music, bingo, car show, arts and crafts

By Shaw Local News Network
Zane Ramos,1, of Wauconda gives a rubber duck to his mother, Jasmine, after picking it up to win in the Gator Grab game during Wauconda Fest in Wauconda. (6/26/22)

Candace H. Johnson - For Shaw Local News Network Zane Ramos,1, of Wauconda gives a rubber duck to his mother, Jasmine, after picking it up to win in the Gator Grab game on June 26 during Wauconda Fest in Wauconda. (Candace H.Johnson)

WAUCONDA – Wauconda Fest, with a theme of “Rock with the Best,” took place from June 23-26.

Put on by the Wauconda Park District, the event, of course, featured a number of bands, including 7th Heaven on June 23, Hi Infidelity on June 24, Hello Weekend on June 25 and Modern Day Romeos on June 26.

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James Pickering, of Wauconda, on guitar, sings with the band, Glory Days, a pop/punk/alternative band during Wauconda Fest in Wauconda. (6/26/22)

Candace H. Johnson-for Shaw Media James Pickering, of Wauconda, on guitar, sings with the band, Glory Days, a pop/punk/alternative band during Wauconda Fest in Wauconda. (6/26/22)

In addition to the music, there was bingo with the American Legion, a Badger Police Dog demonstration, a bags tournament, a car show and an arts and crafts show.

Basically, there was a little something for everyone.

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