8 things I saw at Summerfest, presented with minimal commentary
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then sometimes it's best to let them just speak for themselves. Here are eight photos I took that made me look twice during Summerfest's 2017 run.
1. Huey Lewis’ expressive eyebrows
2. People actually buying airbrushed T-shirts
3. The original Summerfest logo that looks a lot like pot leaves
4. This woman’s stenciled Summerfest hair
5. This man’s dapper white suit with Summerfest pins
6. Victor DeLorenzo’s sweet hand-painted lapels
7. Boots and butt cheeks (and an excited friend)
8. Huey's expressive eyebrows, part 2
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