A town went back in time for a jam-packed weekend of food, music, vintage vehicles and fun.
Hundreds of people turned out over three days for Retro Rendezvous at its new venue of Ford Park in Ulverston.
Car and bike enthusiasts were in for a treat with vintage vehicles galore on display, from VW Campervans, Beetles, Minis and Harley Davidsons.
John Thomason, from Furness British Motorcycle Club, said it was a chance to show off a range of motorcycles.
The club has been showing at the festival for several years and on Saturday members brought 60 motorcycles.
“There’s always lots of interest,” he said.
“It’s been good.”
There was also plenty of refreshment to be had, with local businesses including Shed 1 Gin, Dub Cocktails and stall holders all setting up shop.
Despite the blustery weather, many visitors picnicked on the grass and enjoyed the occasional glimpse of sunshine.
Musical acts serenaded guests across the three days.
The event opened on Friday evening with the Old Time Sailors, in the big marquee at Ford Park.
This was the only paid event at the festival and was followed by another 13 free acts over June 11-12, ranging from brass to the Spiratones, to rockabilly and the Sad-Eyed Puffins.
The Coro was also in on the act, with the Northern Soul show ‘Northern Live, Do I Love You’.
On Saturday, in the main marquee, couples took to the checkerboard dancefloor as musical trio Lost in Americana played their double bass, guitar and trumpet.
Also performing were Ulverston Town Band, Just in Time Dance Band, Jeopardy Blues Band, Kev Kendal, LeeAnn James.
Sunday was no different with a host of Cumbrian musical talent including Becki Fishwick and The Lidos.
The event was also a chance for groups to speak to residents.
Volunteers from Save Grange Lido were in attendance spreading their vision for a transformed lido and selling merchandise.
“We’ve been twice and had a really positive response,” said Denise Armstrong.
“There’s a lot of support from locals and visitors.
“We come with merchandise to sell and update people on the project’s progress.
“We get a lot of people who used to swim in there and there’s a lot of nostalgia.”
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