BIRD’S EYE VIEW: Festivalgoers take a ride on a Ferris wheel, getting a glimpse of the Washington waterfront overlooking the Pamlico River.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Daniel Elliott, a youth member of Harvest Church, learns how to make balloon animals at the church’s tent at the Summer Festival. Harvest Church was represented at the festival and passed out water and made balloon animals for young attendees.

ARTS APPRECIATION: The Washington Summer Festival brought arts and crafts vendors from all over the region and state to showcase their wares to festivalgoers. Pictured, Brianna Stepps gets a glitter tattoo, done by Robin Ware with Fantasy Faces, LLC.

FESTIVAL TRADITION: A tradition among youth during most festivals is face painting. Kemari Barnes patiently waits as he gets Sonic the Hedgehog painted on his face.

FAMILY FUN: Felicity and Henry Ream join Scooby Doo and prepare for some amusement during the Washington Summer Festival.

ALL ABOARD: Youth festivalgoers board a Thomas the Train ride while family and friends look on as the train takes off.

AMUSEMENT: Children take a spin on an amusement ride at the festival.