18th annual South of the Border Festival

The Perrysburg Community Heights Association held its 18th annual South of the Border Festival Friday, Aug. 10 and Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. at the Jefferson Street park. The event raised money for the community center, a nonprofit that offers free programs such as sports camp for children, game night for seniors and medical care. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Vincent Martinez of Toledo holds his goddaughter Valenzia, 1, while the pair stand with Adriana Ramos near one of the food kiosks during the Perrysburg Heights Community Association's 18 Annual South of the Border Festival.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Vincent Martinez of Toledo holds his goddaughter Valenzia, 1, while the pair stand with Adriana Ramos near one of the ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Rosemary Celestino of Gibsonburg displayed her hand-made jewelry Saturday afternoon at the festival. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Erica Acosta of Sylvania, center, danced in her seat to live music provided for a Zumba demonstration Saturday afternoon during the Perrysburg Heights Community Association's 18th Annual South of the Border Festival.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Erica Acosta of Sylvania, center, danced in her seat to live music provided for a Zumba demonstration Saturday afternoon during ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Vendors begin to insulate themselves from a drizzle Saturday afternoon. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Armanda Perez, 12, screams as his brother Jesus, 8, throws a softball at the dunk tank Saturday afternoon. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

WEB borderfestival11p Jorge Marroquin, of Toledo, center, leads a prayer Saturday afternoon at the Perrysburg Heights Community Association's 18th Annual South of the Border Festival. The festival's proceeds will go to the community center. Though the goal is to raise 25 thousand dollars for the center, at the start of Saturday they had managed to raise about two thousand dollars. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo WEB borderfestival11p Jorge Marroquin, of Toledo, center, leads a prayer Saturday afternoon at the Perrysburg Heights Community Association's 18th Annual ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH