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Images: Scenes from the 2018 Popeye Picnic

Images from the 2018 Popeye Picnic in Chester, Sept. 7-9.

Ealijah McGuire and Beckie Boelling enjoy the slide on the first evening of the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic Sept. 7. Shot by Shields photos
Children get a thrill on the Frog Hopper ride at the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic Sept. 7. Shot by Shields photos
Mitch and Friends play music at the VFW on Sept. 7. Shot by Shields photos
The Gee Whiz was among the popular carnival rides at the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic Sept. 7. Shot by Shields photos
Crystal Gore of Crystal and the Bone Shakers captivates the crowd at the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic Sept. 7. Shot by Shields photos
Dan Zobel and his daughter Ezraih ride the train at the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic carnival. Shot by Shields photos
Popeye and Olive Oyl lead the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic parade Saturday, with help from members of the LST 325 World War II landing craft exhibit, which was among the weekend's events. Shot by Shields photos
Chester Mayor Tom Page and his wife Lisa participate in the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic parade Saturday. Shot by Shields photos
The Chester High School Dance Team go through their steps during the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic parade Saturday. Shot by Shields photos
The House of Surprises was a popular place to dodge the rain drops at 39th Annual Popeye Picnic. Shot by Shields photos
The Chester VFW Color Guard leads the way during the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic parade Saturday. Shot by Shields photos
Lee Hollaway, Chester's Citizen of the Year, waves to the crowd during the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic parade. Shot by Shields photos
Chester High School Marching YellowJackets entertain the crowd at the annual 39th Annual Popeye Picnic parade Saturday. Shot by Shields photos
Chester Memorial Hospital's float at the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic parade carries the festival's theme "Popeye Celebrates the Bicentennial; Where Illinois Began." Shot by Shields photos
The Manor at Craig Farms float at the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic parade. Shot by Shields photos
Tammi and Kurt Schroeder of red Dot Construction talk with Craig Rust, driving Red Dot truck, at the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic parade. Shot by Shields photos
The Walmart Welcome float at the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic parade. Shot by Shields photos
Derek Niermann of Derek's Lawn Service leads an entourage at the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic parade. Shot by Shields photos
Chelsea Schroeder, left, of Benson's Wine Bar, and Grandma Donnie of Treasured Memories enjoy the festivities at the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic parade. Shot by Shields photos
The newest character on the Popeye Character Trail - Nana Oyl - is unveiled at the Manor of Craig Farms by Stan Newby, maintenance supervisor at the Manor, and Chester Mayor Tom Page. Shot by Shields photos
Shot by Shields photosHenrietta Stallman was honored with her name on the Nana Oyl's statue, given to her by her sons, Don, left, Steve, right, and Paul.
The oldest living former Mayor, Frank Derickson, left, ws on hand with current Mayor Tom Page at the unveiling of Nana Oyl at The Manor at Craig Farms on Saturday afternoon. Shot by Shields photos
The band Scattergun Jack plays at the Moose Lodge on Saturday, Sept 8. Shot by Shields photos
The Chester High school Dance Team hosted a fried chicken dinner at the Knights of Columbus on Sept. 9. Shot by Shields photos
The crowd gets ready for the wiener dog races on Sunday, Sept. 9. Shot by Shields photos
Susan Hecht shows off her table during the craft fair at St. John Veterans Hall Saturday, Sept. 8. Shot by Shields photos
Rich Inman of Triple Fabrication shows his creations at the St. John Veterans Hall crafts fair. Shot by Shields photos
St. John volunteers worked the Olive Oyl Cafe during the 39th Annual Popeye Picnic. Front row from left, Hannah Kaempfe, Carol Colvis, and Wanda Dethrone. Back row from left, Edna Neislein, Carol Kaempfe, Laura Vasquez, Amber Cushman and very back row Lisa Meade. Shot by Shields photos