News : Garrison Fun Day brings many to city; helps raise funds for local groups

Kate Pool paints the toenails of Allissa Hendryx during Garrison Fun Day.

Bright pink was the color Allissa Hendryx chose for her toenails, painted by Kate Pool.

Vendors offers special deals for the Garrison event.

Fund-raising continues for the Garrison Park Renovation.

Many vendors filled the park with tables, offering a variety of products, including crafts.

A variety of games was available for children at the Fun Day in Garrison.

Abby Scheel helps with some games in the Kids Zone.

Former Mayor Paul Schellhase (right) watches the children enjoying the Kids Zone.

A variety of food was also available.

The dunk tank was one of the favorite attractions in the Kids Zone.

The Garrison residents whose efforts to organize the annual Fun Day are "making history and don't even know it," said former Mayor Paul Schellhase.

Looking at the crowd of children playing games and adults browsing the vendor tables on Saturday, Schellhase said it's been a long time since there have been that many people at the park in Garrison. He recalled days when the park would be filled for softball games or waterball fights.

A poker run and car cruise were also among the events of the day. Proceeds from some of the activities will benefit the Garrison Park Fund. A dice roll for a chance to win $25,000 or a new Harley Davidson raised money for the Garrison Emergency Services Foundation.

A barbecue and dance ended the annual celebration, as Silverwood provided live music.