From staff reports
The 35th Annual Trussville City Fest was held Saturday, May 2. For the second consecutive year, the festival was a one-day event and saw an estimated 5,000 people. The day was capped off by fireworks. Produced by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival’s presenting sponsor was Schaeffer Eye Center.
This year’s headliner was American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen. Other performers at the festival included Sweet Tea, an up-and coming country band whose members hail from various parts of the state; The Brooke Danielle Band, also from Alabama;local favorite “Reunion” who specializes in classic rock; “Commonwealth,” a new local band of high school students from the Trussville area; the Hewitt-Trussville Jazz Band; and others.
Back by popular demand from last year’s festival, “hamster balls” had the longest lines of the day. Winners of Trussville’s Beautification Awards were also announced.
This year’s festival also featured a classic car show and the Coca-Cola Food Court. Other major sponsors for this year’s festival included Amerex Corporation (festival entrances), and the City of Trussville.
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