Saturday’s sky was clear and the temperature had climbed to 95 degrees when the 8th annual Dugdemona SummerFest kicked off at 4 p.m. on Saturday. With all the brick and asphalt and concrete to focus the sun’s heat, it was pretty toasty around Main and Bevill streets where the band stage was set up yet folks were determined to have fun.

Shade was at a premium so it was no surprise that the Cornhole Tournament, mostly in the shadow of the tall Gates Building, drew a nice crowd. Cold lemonade from the numerous young vendors taking part in the Lemonade Stand Contest not only refreshed but made a little income for the youthful entrepreneurs.

Some of the more enthusiastic kids even brought cakes or cookies out to the street with hopes of selling to a passerby with a short sales pitch and a winning smile.

Vendors with traditional festival foods and crafts lined the streets and while the temperature finally cooled down some as the day wore on, exciting music from the soundstage continued to entertain, with Spencer Brunson, Deep Water Rehab, Josh Love Trio and La ROXX playing their sets.

The festival came to a close with its always-popular fireworks display. “And a good time was had by all.”