The sun was shining, the temperatures were mild, and residents from far and wide flocked to the Sand Lake Fourth of July Festival last week.

Sand Lake held its annual festival last Wednesday, July 2, through Sunday, July 6. A carnival in Salisbury Park, crowning of Miss Sand Lake, a grand parade and fireworks on July 4, music every night, and a rodeo were just a few of the events festival go-ers could take part in.

The festival is put on each year by the Sand Lake Chamber of Commerce.