Saturday, June 27, 2015

Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival Water-Fights

The Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival with the famous water fights, consisting of two five person teams of fire fighters across throw each other pushing a barrel with hoses across their opponents line, on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival with the famous water fights, consisting of two five person teams of fire fighters across throw each other pushing a barrel with hoses across their opponents line, on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival with the famous water fights, consisting of two five person teams of fire fighters across throw each other pushing a barrel with hoses across their opponents line, on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa One steering their hoses while battling Lake Villa Three to start off as the opening game of the water-fighting tournament during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Robert Sheehan of the Fox Lake Bucket team mans one of the hoses for while water-fighting against Wilmot during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Robert Sheehan of the Fox Lake Bucket team mans one of the hoses for while water-fighting against Wilmot during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

James Anderson of the Fox Lake Bucket team steers one of the hoses while water-fighting against Wilmot during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

James Anderson of the Fox Lake Bucket team steers one of the hoses while water-fighting against Wilmot during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Robert Sheehan (left) and James Anderson of the Fox Lake Bucket team steering their hoses while water-fighting against Wilmot during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Wilmot moves in fast while water-fighting against Fox Lake Bucket during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Fox Lake Station Five's Rich Hoehne (left) and Dana Magness (right) control their hoses steadily while water-fighting against Antioch during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Antioch tries to keep their hoses on line while water-fighting against Fox Lake Station Five during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Fox Lake Station Five keeps their hoses perfectly targeted at the barrel to beat Antioch during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Wauconda trying to steer their hoses while water-fighting against Lake Villa Two during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa Three (left) water-fighting against Fox Lake Bucket during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa Three (left) water-fighting against Fox Lake Bucket during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa Three (left) water-fighting against Fox Lake Bucket during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa Three (left) water-fighting against Fox Lake Bucket during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa Three (left) water-fighting against Fox Lake Bucket during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Antioch battling Wauconda in the midst of a water-fight during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Antioch battling Wauconda in the midst of a water-fight during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Antioch shaking hands with Wauconda after a well fought out water-fight round during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Antioch (left) battling Wauconda in a water-fight during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Fox Lake Bucket battles Antioch in a water-fight during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Fox Lake Bucket keeping their hoses steady while they battle Antioch in a water-fight during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Antioch (left) battles against Fox Lake Bucket in a last place bracket during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Antioch (left) battles against Fox Lake Bucket in a last place bracket during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Antioch (left) battles against Fox Lake Bucket in a last place bracket during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa One (left) battling Wilmot in a well fought out water-fight during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa One (left) battling Wilmot in a well fought out water-fight during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa One (left) battling Wilmot in a well fought out water-fight during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa One (left) battling Wilmot in a well fought out water-fight during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa One keeping their hoses nice and tight while battling Wilmot in a well fought out water-fight during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Spectators of all ages came out to enjoy the exquisite tradition of fire fighter's water-fights during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Fox Lake Station Five battles hard while water-fighting against Lake Villa Two during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Fox Lake Station Five battles hard to keep that barrel away from their line while water-fighting against Lake Villa Two during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Fox Lake Station Five battles hard to keep that barrel away from their line while water-fighting against Lake Villa Two during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Villa Two battles hard to keep that barrel away from their line while water-fighting against Fox Lake Station Five during the Fox Lake Fire Fighter's 57th Annual Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Fox Lake Bingo Hall.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

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