the festival of the fish, held each june, is a three-day event, drawing people from vermilion and the neighboring communities to take part in the queen and princess pageant, local talent concerts, parade, and concessions. historic summerfare, which features the antique craft and boat show, brings thousands of boat enthusiasts and aficionados to the harbor to see wooden boats from another era. historic summerfare also sponsors antiques in the park, the community chicken bbq and street dance, and many family activities.