-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Fiona Nicoletti-Calvert, 7, of Eagle Grove, works on her funnel cake eating-while-walking skills Saturday afternoon during the inaugural Fort Dodge Summerfest in downtown Fort Dodge.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Cindy Ashenfelter, of Britt, appears to be praying for the ride to end Saturday during the inaugural Fort Dodge Summerfest in downtown Fort Dodge. Her daughter Heidi Ashenfelter, also of Britt, seemed a little less worried.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Paige and Steve Workman, of Fort Dodge, watch their children on one of the rides Saturday as the family attended the inaugural Fort Dodge Summerfest in downtown Fort Dodge.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Almost Home Humane Society staffer Kyla Hatfield gets some kisses from Bruno, who was looking for his forever humans Saturday during the inaugural Fort Dodge Summerfest in downtown Fort Dodge.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Visitors to the inaugural Fort Dodge Summerfest in downtown Fort Dodge Saturday look over some of the food and vendor options set up along Central Avenue.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Chase Monahan, of Fort Dodge, wears two hats Saturday at the inaugural Fort Dodge Summerfest in downtown Fort Dodge. The top hat belonged to his daughter, who took it off to go on a carnival ride.