July Fest in Cornwall
Simon Markow

July Fest in Cornwall

Music, games and food filled Cornwall Village Green Saturday, July 13, for July Fest. Hosted by Cornwall Park and Recreation, the summertime celebration featured bluegrass band Too Blue plus a wide selection of food trucks to choose from. Lawn games entertained youngsters on the hot summer day. At about 88 degrees, Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department made a welcomed appearance and opened up the hoses to beat the heat.

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