The annual Aurora Country Festival brought visitors from around the region in to shop from their favorite vendors, enjoy their favorite treats, take a hayride, listen to entertainment, view demonstrations or watch the parade. The event, which began Friday and concluded Sunday, included a parade Saturday with Grand Marshal Judge-Executive Kevin Neal and live entertainment. The annual event has been a tradition in Aurora for more than 40 years.
*Photos courtesy of Leann Ferguson
Chainsaw carvers joined demonstrators at this weekend’s festival.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans group marches in period attire in Saturday’s parade.
Judge-Executive Kevin Neal prepares for the parade.
Marshall County Sheriff Kevin Byars stops for a photo with Misha and David, infamous sock monkeys that pal around with WACPAC member Leann Ferguson this weekend in Aurora.
Kenlake Marina cruised down the parade route Saturday in rental boat float.
Demonstrators make cider at this year’s festival.
Cub Scouts catch the hayride back to the community park after the parade concludes Saturday in Aurora.
Vendors set up at the Aurora Community Park this weekend for the annual Country Festival.
The Marshall County Rescue Squad joins in the parade Saturday.
Cub Scout Pack No. 2643 leads the way Saturday in the parade lineup at the Aurora Country Festival.
Abigail Paschal provides entertainment to festival goers.
South Marshall Fire Department trucks prepare to lineup for the parade Saturday in Aurora.
Vendors gather this weekend at the Aurora Community Park for the annual country festival.
Festival goers take a hayride from the old music hall site this weekend during the festival in Aurora.