Photos: Music, corn and a lot of fun

Volunteers handed out free roasted sweet corn to participants of Darien's Corn Fest, Sept. 9 through Sept. 11. Corn Fest was one of several festivals that were held around Walworth County last weekend.Terry Mayer photo

Noah John Klingseison (known as Noah John K.) and Quintessa Grace (on left) of Georgia Rae Family Band in Richmond, Illinois, dance together during Flatt Lonesome's concert at the East Troy Bluegrass Festival. Photo by Jenny Du Puis

Members of Flatt Lonesome perform at the East Troy Bluegrass Festival, held Sept. 10 and Sept. 11 at the historic square in the village of East Troy. Photo by Jenny Du Puis

Face painting was part of the fun of Whitewater's Main Street Festival. Photo by Jenny Du Puis

Chalk artists worked on filling their street squares with colorful pictures. Photo by Jenny Du Puis

Live entertainment was part of the fun at the Whitewater Main Street Festival on Sept. 10. Photo by Jenny Du Puis

Corn Fest visitors enjoyed buttered ears of sweet corn. Terry Mayer photo

The Corn Fest parade crossed under a flag that was held up by a Fontana fire truck and Delavan Darien Tender 2331. The flag was a reminder of 9/11. Terry Mayer photo

Older and antique tractors roll downtown in Darien for the Corn Fest parade. Terry Mayer photo

Corn Fest also featured fireworks and a carnival on Friday night, Sept. 9.