Lake Villa Days festival begins Aug. 4

Lake Villa Days will be held Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 4-7, at Lehmann Park in downtown Lake Villa. This will be the 83rd consecutive year for this event.

The festival runs from 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, and noon to close Sunday.

Highlights of the festival include:

• Firefighter's water fights at 5 p.m. Saturday.

• Local businessmen's and women's water fights at noon Sunday; registration starts at 11 a.m.

• Rides, bingo, gaming and refreshments.

• Live entertainment starting at approximately 9 p.m. featuring Bella Cain on Friday and Mike & Joe on Saturday.

For information, contact the Lake Villa Firefighter's Association, at (847) 356-2525.