ST. HELEN–The St. Helen Bluegill Festival Committee recently hosted a spaghetti dinner at the Hen House in St. Helen.

The spaghetti dinner is just one of the community events that raises funds for the festival throughout the year.

This year’s annual festival is July 14-17.

It begins with an opening ceremony and kid’ parade on Thursday. The beverage pavilion also opens up for business and the carnival rides are up and running.

Friday and Saturday is full of excitement. In addition to the amusement park rides provided by Schmidt Amusements the festival includes crafter demonstrations, live music and entertainment, vendors, kids games, a medallion hunt, and great food. Sunday wraps up with the Grand Parade and Awards Ceremony.