PHOTO GALLERY: Festival Friday

Despite a very brief and random rain shower, the Friday night festivities at Veteran's Memorial Park went off without a hitch.

Organizers opened the festival with a ceremony involving the American Legion Post 356 and VFW Post 8171 presiding with the colors.

Wally Spitzer wanted everyone to know that the newest thing at the festival this year was the look of the midway.

"I noticed we lost the ferris wheel this year, but the rides added are terrific and really family-friendly," he said.

Bounce rides and a giant slide are part of the midway, provided by Calkins, and the number of tickets (which are 50 cents each for food, beverages and rides no matter how many you purchase) that each ride requires falls between five and eight.

For the adults interested in having a beer, a 20 ounce cup will run you $4.50; specialty beers are the same cost for a 16 ounce cup. Sharp's is also available for only $3. Soda and bottled water are also available for $1.50. Individual food prices are also posted at each vendor's stands.

Saturday's line up:

noon- 5 p.m. - Calkins Midway ride special - $16 wristbands for all you can ride

3:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Anita’s Dance Company (Family Stage)

3:00 – 7:00 p.m.– Crossfire (Food Court)

7:00 p.m. –MuskegoTeen Idol Finals  Presented by Muskego Performing Arts Council (Family Stage)

7:00 – 11:00 p.m. – Georgia Overdrive (Miller Lite Stage)

7:30 – 11:30 p.m. –Mt.Olive, 2007 WAMI Cover Band of the year (MGD Stage)