By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer
Four-year-old twins Blake and Brookelyn Sullivan get behind the wheel of a 1951 Korean War quarter-ton jeep.
Westborough – Although windy conditions grounded the tethered hot-air balloon rides, plenty of activities were featured May 4, the final day of the 12th annual Westborough Spring Festival presented by the Rotary Club of Westborough.
The day began with about 200 runners in the Rotary 5K Road Race sponsored by Westboro Tennis & Swim Club, beginning and ending at Westborough High School (WHS). Nick Cotton of Westborough finished first overall in 18.29. Katie Ka of Westborough was the first-place female in 21.59. A Kids Dash followed on the WHS track.
Among the other activities was a car and truck show at East Main Street parking lots sponsored by Central One Federal Credit Union. Avidia Bank sponsored family-friendly attractions at the Bay State Green including the roaming railroad, slot cars and a magic show performed by Fran Flynn. Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University hosted several activities for pooches including a race, spa and an amateur dog show.
Hunter Miller, 6, and his brother, Conner, 10, take the seat of a 1942 MB jeep.
Logan, 4, and Lyle, 3, check out a 1945 CCKW 2.5-ton truck at the car show.
Mike Shannon leads his English Labrador, Wally, to claim the Best Tail Wag prize.
Mark Urbin leads his St. Bernard, Michael, to receive the Best Smile award.
Applauding for the magic show are Nicole MacLennan and her 3-year-old twins, Liam and Kiera.
Carol Bird gives a kiss to her son, Jack, 5, while he’s enjoying the magic show.
Alissa Ormondroyd and her son, Logan, 1, check out military vehicles at the car show.
Nick Cotton of Westborough approaches the finish line and places first overall in 18.29 in the Rotary 5K Road Race. Katie Ka of Westborough was the first-place female in 21.59.
After participating in the Kids Dash. Jaelynn, 4, plays miniature golf.
Pet owners and their pooches run the approximately 1.5-mile Doggie Dash. Katie Giroux (left) and her Australian shepherds Scout and Jack placed first overall in 10:54.
After Craig Johnson and his dog, Shelby, don’t win Best Trick, they compete for Most Disobedient.
Mia Natale leads her Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Phoebe, to claim the Most Obedient title.
Gill Bramley, 2, hugs Caffrey, a golden retriever at the agility demonstration.
Richie Cautela, 9, assists magician Fran Flynn on the bandstand.