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JUNE 28-29

There’s no place like Western Days

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	Photo by Niko Demetriou Fashion show attendees were treated to a showcase of local businesses and well-dressed residents. Not just for promotions sake, the show also acted as an update for some of Elgin’s proud, highlighting personal accomplishments and achievements.Keeping with the theme of the Wizard of Oz, FNB dressed up as characters from the movie to ride in the parade. Courtesy photoHigh-speed thrills start off an evening of neighborly leisure. Photo by Niko Demetrio

Elgin’s 54th annual celebration of community and camaraderie continues to grow, with residents and visitors gathering at Memorial Park this past weekend for three full days of events, vendors and familiar. This year’s rendition of Elgin’s homecoming fair and festival, organized by the Chamber of Commerce, brought a bit more to the greenery than years prior. With a Wizard of Oz flair, Western Days included a yellow brick road fashion show, great Oz golf tournament and Toto’s dance, concluding with the grand parade and vendor market.“It’s grown a lot, there’s more people, and vendors especially, every year,” said local realtor ...

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