The 59th annual Summer Fest kicks off Saturday with a big turnout in Farmington. Rebecca Richard/Franklin Journal

Farmington’s 59th annual Summer Fest kicks off with a great turnout Saturday. Rebecca Richard/Franklin Journal

The Children’s Task Force holds a children’s parade Saturday, led by the farmer in the overalls. This year’s theme is “Farmland Friends.” The parade ended at the Meeting House Park with cheers and animal noises in Farmington. Rebecca Richard/Franklin Journal