Visitors and vendors full of cheer despite rain at Wacky Weekender

Wacky Weekender's second day was disrupted by rain which was forecast to last the entirety of Saturday (July 22).

Despite the weather, people still decided to come out in their waterproofs to listen to the music and get some food and drinks.

Organisers chose to make day two of the festival free entry due to the weather conditions, and anyone who had paid for tickets were offered free food.

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Mark Cookson, organiser of Wacky Weekender. (Image: Newsquest)

Mark Cookson, organiser of Wacky Weekender, said: "I wanted to bring big names to the city. The idea was to make a fun weekend for Worcester in a central location.

"It has been very trying and tough to put this event on but we have succeeded. The weather has backfired on us today which is such a a shame but nobody can control that.

"Still we are down here with some wonderful acts, great street food, people just need to come down and enjoy it.

"Due to the adverse weather today, we did decide to make it free entry, and hopefully those who came down and ejoyed themselves today will hopefully come back tomorrow."

Mawgan Woodland, Joanna Pingriff and Charlotte Pingriff were enjoying their time at the event. (Image: Newsquest)

Mawgan Woodland, an attendee at today's event, was full of praise despite the rainy weather.

She said: "It is certainly a shame about the rain but I think what they have been able to do here is wonderful.

"We are certainly glad to be here."

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Loz Ruston was working at one of the bars at the festival, and was happy to be serving attendees.

He said: "Today has been a bit hit and miss with the weather but our first day was great. 

"There are people braving the weather and coming through so it is good to see."

Mark Symonds, owner of Mark's Hot Stuff, was selling his products at the festival. (Image: Newsquest)

Mark Symonds, owner of Mark's Hot Stuff on Bath Road, had a stall at today's event selling a variety of hot sauces.

He said: "It has been brilliant for me. People are coming in and checking out the stall and enjoying themselves.

"There are a lot of good people here with stalls which is great to see and I hope to be able to do this again if the festival returns."

Tonight's headline act will be The Bluetones and Sunday's headline acts will be Toploader and Scouting For Girls.

Other local acts set to perform over the weekend include:

• Come Together
• Chevy Chase Stole My Wife
• Supernova
• The Delray Rockets
• Boom Clap
• The Reflections
• Living The Dream
• Hot Climate
• Is The Pope...
• The Ruben Seabright Trio
• Xoo
• Boperator (seven-piece 1930s Boogie Band)
• Steve Oliver
• Chalky Martin
• Jules Benjamin
• The Orchard Band
• Jamie Knight
• Olea Faith