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Hold on!
A young attendee takes his turn on the popular mechanical bull at Trussville City Fest.
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Fun for the kids
One of the attractions for children at Trussville City Fest, May 5, 2018.
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Lots to see
There were about 100 tents set up at Trussville City Fest, the city's largest annual event.
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Greetings from the mascot
The mascot for the Whataburger fast-food chain was on hand at Trussville City Fest for 2018.
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Four in harmony
The Steel City Sound vocal group entertained from The CenturyLink Stage on The Mall in downtown Trussville.
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More performers
The youth demonstration team from the Birmingham Academy of Martial Arts offered an impressive display of movement at the 2018 Trussville City Fest.
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Learning the game
William Black, age three, got some help from two City Fest volunteers while trying to master the Skee Roll game.
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A popular spot
Kids line up for their turn at the face-painting station at Trussville City Fest.
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You gotta eat
Some of the food vendors at Trussville City Fest, May 5, 2018.
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Singing for the crowd
Maya Viikinsalo, a student at Trussville High School, sang at the CenturyLink Stage at Trussville City Fest, one of several local performers to appear.
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Classic tricks
Magician Rod Cannon drew laughs from young fans at Trussville City Fest.
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Take your cuts
A young woman takes a good swing at the baseball game at Trussville City Fest.
In a sure sign of summer, the 38th annual Trussville City Fest was held on The Mall in historic downtown Trussville on Saturday, May 5.
The one-day festival, with numerous food vendors, live entertainment and other activities for kids and adults, was produced by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Trinity Contractors.
City Fest is the city’s largest annual event, according to Diane Poole, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce.
“Our average attendance is between 4,500 and 5,000 people, probably primarily Trussville residents,” she told Cahaba Sun.
There were about 100 tents at the event, many set up by local businesses and nonprofits, some by artists and crafters.
Kids could enjoy a balloon artist, a magician and face painting, as well as lots of games and rides in a large children’s area that created a carnival atmosphere.
Entertainment at the CenturyLink Stage included a local talent show, as well as young gymnasts from ACE of Trussville and the youth demonstration team from the Birmingham Academy of Martial Arts.
The Nashville-based Sweet Tea Trio, a female vocal group made up of Alabama natives, appeared that night as the festival headliners and the event ended with a fireworks show.
