Walker Pickle Days crowns its newest royalty of Mr. and Ms. Dill on July 25. From left, Ms. Dill, Maddie Schade, Mr. Dill, Atticus Wells and Runner-ups Everett Peyton and Willa McVeigh.

A brief and unexpected rainstorm did not stop some dedicated BINGO players along Greene Street on July 25.

Steady rain gives a cool relief for those shooting hoops.

The Walker American Legion's Fired Pickles food tent was a bustling spot during Walker Pickle Days.

Festive pickle-theme games were available for many families to participate in, including the Pickle Tissue Toss.

Aroy Rehberg and Nehemiah Sanner put their pickles to the test in the annual Pickle Boat Races as both are neck and neck.

Zane, a 2-year-old Malinois from Trails in Transit Rescue, lounges in a pool of ice to beat the heat during Walker Pickle Days on July 26. With abnormally high temperatures and sticky humidity, reminiscent of “corn sweat,” the cool bath offered welcome relief.

All Natural Band performs Saturday afternoon during Music in the Park, attracting several attendees.

As part of this year’s theme, “Till the Dill,” Pickle Days hosts a Tractor Show with about 20 participants displaying several classic models.

The Walker Lions Club works at grilling large tenderloins and hamburgers for its dinner on Saturday night.

The Walker American Legion leads the annual Pickle Days Parade.

Many floats this year, including this charming lawn tractor and a float that perfectly matches the theme, “Till the Dill.”

Ending this year’s Pickle Days parade were several horses.

The Walker Lions Club works together to serve hundreds of attendees during the annual Saturday Dinner.

Every evening, hundreds of people flock to downtown Walker to enjoy the Lions Club dinner or to have fun with their families at the bounce houses set up in the area.

This year, “Faster Pastor” lawn mower races were held, featuring Pastor Patrick Munyakazi of New Hope Church. He knocked over a cone, incurring a two-second penalty, finishing the course in 58 seconds.

In its inaugural first year, the three Walker Pastors competed in the “Faster Pastor” lawn mower races. This year, Pastor Darwin Covington of Walker Bible Church placed first with a time of 56 seconds. From left, third place, Pastor Patrick Munyakazi of New Hope Church, first place, Pastor Covington, and second place, Father Jim Brokman of Sacred Heart Church.