Community comes out to celebrate AuburnFest | PHOTOS

The second annual AuburnFest, a summertime festival, returned to Les Gove Park last Saturday.

The family-oriented event began with the Auburn Days Parade along Main Street. The festival continued throughout the day and offered two entertainment stages, food, craft and specialty vendors, a beer garden, a literary showcase and small press fair, a car show and a Stuff The Bus event to collect school supplies for children.

America’s First Corps Band marches in the parade. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

America’s First Corps Band marches in the parade. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Deputy C.R. Barringer gives Halen Harkey a sticker in the parade. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Deputy C.R. Barringer gives Halen Harkey a sticker in the parade. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Mayor Nancy Backus waves to the crowd. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Mayor Nancy Backus waves to the crowd. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

The Western Horse Group trots along in the parade. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

The Western Horse Group trots along in the parade. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Miss Auburn, Heather Haggin, with her Little Sister, Katie Fernandez, waves to the crowd. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Miss Auburn, Heather Haggin, with her Little Sister, Katie Fernandez, waves to the crowd. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Darth Vader gives high-fives to kids along the parade route. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Darth Vader gives high-fives to kids along the parade route. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter