[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][carousel easing=”linear”][item id=”1412878002-1-95″ title=”Item”][image_with_animation image_url=”5890″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][vc_column_text]Justin Exit plays in multicolored lighting for the various listeners scattered throughout the park. Photo By: Olivia Bragg[/vc_column_text][/item][item id=”1412878002-2-64″ title=”Item”][image_with_animation image_url=”5891″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][vc_column_text]Janet Ogeltree and her daughter pose in their neon outfits before exiting the festival. Photo By: Olivia Bragg[/vc_column_text][/item][item id=”1412878002-3-60″ title=”Item”][image_with_animation image_url=”5892″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][vc_column_text]A hungry man orders from one of the various food trucks, Lou Rubs. Photo By: Olivia Bragg[/vc_column_text][/item][item title=”Item” id=”1412879977180-0-10″][image_with_animation image_url=”5893″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][vc_column_text]A hungry man orders from one of the various food trucks, Lou Rubs. Photo By: Olivia Bragg[/vc_column_text][/item][item title=”Item” id=”1412880044973-0-0″][image_with_animation image_url=”5893″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][vc_column_text]One activity for those not interested in food trucks is to grill their own food. This booth’s grilling was tasty enough to have a man recommend it to passing families. Photo By: Olivia Bragg[/vc_column_text][/item][item title=”Item” id=”1412880075438-0-7″][image_with_animation image_url=”5894″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][vc_column_text]Allison Harrison’s son took a hydration break after the race as he waited for his mom to finish.  Photo By: Olivia Bragg[/vc_column_text][/item][item title=”Item” id=”1412880107711-0-0″][image_with_animation image_url=”5895″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][vc_column_text]Many shining medals were placed out for the finishing runners to receive. Olivia Bragg[/vc_column_text][/item][item title=”Item” id=”1412880199477-0-0″][image_with_animation image_url=”5896″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][vc_column_text]“It was good,” first-time runner Allison Harrison said. “I couldn’t find [my son] most of the time because he ran way far ahead of me and finished quite some time before I did. I’m just glad I ran it and it was fun.” Photo By: Olivia Bragg[/vc_column_text][/item][item title=”Item” id=”1412880232462-0-4″][image_with_animation image_url=”5897″ animation=”Fade In” img_link_target=”_self”][vc_column_text]Arriving festival goers were welcomed and informed of the festival’s opportunities at the welcome table. Photo By: Olivia Bragg[/vc_column_text][/item][/carousel][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The second annual Rotary Fest held in Heritage Park in Flower Mound on October 4 hosted a Neon Night 5K run to benefit charities of the runner’s choice. Returning and new runners alike were welcomed at the registration table with a bright green shirt and a pack of glow sticks.

“Every single penny that we raise goes to charity,” second-time runner Janet Ogletree said. “It’s just a great event. It’s a good family-oriented event and there’s a 5k run and fun things for the kids to do.”

Those not participating in the run strolled through the various food trucks or layed out a chair to enjoy the live music. Adults took advantage of the beer garden while children bragged of their balloon hats, making Rotary Fest an event for all ages.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]