It wasn’t just young children who were involved in the banana split eating contests at the festival. Adults had their own competition. In the foreground from left are Rotarian Mitch Lippert and Cameron Bell.
A balloon artist, right foreground, interacts with young girls near the vendor booths.
Live music on the mobile stage continues to be a staple at the festival.
This boy reached his goal, making it to the highest part of the climbing wall.
Evelyn Woodworth, 1, rides a pony with guidance from her mother Ashely Woodworth on Friday.
From left, American Legion Commander Richard James, Wilmington Noon Rotary Club President Kathryn Markins, nine-year-old Garret Metz and Fred Ertel stand by a tent at the festival. The four were trying to raise money for an honor flight of local veterans to Washington D.C.
Bob Lucas cleans his 1988 Monte Carlo SS at the festival’s cruise in on Friday.
Wilmington’s annual Banana Split Festival was held over the weekend at Denver Williams Park in Wilmington featuring entertainment, games, food, a car show and more. The event is put on by the A.M. Rotary Club and the Noon Rotary Club. Pictured, many runners and walkers participated in the Lickety Split 5K Saturday morning.
Addie Mattingly enjoys a horsey ride.