The carnival was in full tilt on Saturday. [Photo by Susan DeVilder]

Aside from a rain shower Friday evening, the weather cooperated beautifully over the weekend, drawing crowds to the annual Hog Days celebration.

Festivities kicked off Friday with the opening of the carnival, a variety of food vendors and live entertainment downtown. Saturday brought the Hog Days Stampede, the much-anticipated Hog Days parade, followed by a full slate of performances and activities that kept the energy going well into the evening.

Fun on the midway

Below, left, Decade of Decadence rocked the main stage on Saturday night and left, Hog Days Committee members, left Kaye Finney and right Larry Flannery, took a few moments to acknowledge the work done by the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club at putting on the annual parade. [Photos by Susan DeVilder]

Sunday saw long lines at the popular pork chop drive-thru, while visitors browsed the flea market for hidden gems, sampled local fare and enjoyed more live entertainment.

The pork chop drive-thru workers were kept busy on Sunday. [Photo by Susan DeVilder]
Shoppers hunted for bargains and listened to music at the annual flea market held at West Park. [Photos by Susan DeVilder]

The weekend wrapped up Monday with a day dedicated to kids. Families turned out in force for hands-on fun, including a petting zoo, reptile encounters, face painting, a chance to dunk a police officer and even helping put out a mock house fire with guidance from local firefighters.

Monday was Kids Day, and families turned out for the petting zoo. [Photos by Susan DeVilder]

Other events offered on Monday was face painting for the kids and the Kewanee police and fire departments offered activities as well. [Photos by Susan DeVilder]