Free carnival rides were enjoyed by attendees of Milford Fest, thanks to contributions by local businesses and individuals. (Photo by Elisa Walker)

MILFORD — Attendees to the 2018 Milford Fest certainly did not suffer from lack of options.

Throughout the day one could enjoy carnival rides — including a ferris wheel, super slide, tilt-a-whirl and more — go shopping — either at the festival itself or among the numerous garage sales in the surrounding neighborhoods — listen to live music, get your face painted, take in a car, tractor and motorcycle show, a talent showcase or take a break from the heat with ice cream or a cold beverage while watching it all go by.

Face painter Misty Lee finishes another surprised customer at Milford Fest. (Photo by Elisa Walker)

Of course, much of the day revolved around food. Milford Kiwanis Club kicked things off with a sausage and pancake breakfast at 6 a.m.; the Milford Fire Department kept things going with 500 rib-eye steak sandwiches; the Milford Food Bank celebrated its new space on Emeline Street with a free lunch — along with free Christmas Trees — and Milford Lions Club, which organized the festival, had its own food tent serving hamburgers and hot dogs.

With temperatures reaching 90 degrees, shady side streets provided a respite from the sunny Main Street midway area. The Friends of Milford Library, for example, provided a cool spot to browse for books beneath the trees.

The car, truck and tractor show also took place in a shadier area of the festival, and a number of participants could be seen lounging near their vehicles on lawn chairs.

Milford Fest came to a close following the street dance, powered by the rhythms of Big Daddy Dupree and the Broke and Hungry Blues Band until 9 p.m.. Earlier acts included The Spaniels, Quentin Flagg and The Living Word.

Milford Fest sponsors included the town of Milford, Beer & Jessop Amusements, Chore Time Brock, Phend & Brown, The Papers Inc. and other local businesses, individuals and organizations.