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AN estimated 60,000 people are said to have visited Stratford-upon-Avon last weekend when the town played host to its eighth annual River Festival - and the Herald was among them, were you?

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More than a hundred boats moored on the River Avon as part of the colourful weekend which culminated, on the Saturday night, with live music performed by a host of bands and a dazzling fireworks display.

Event organiser, Ruth Wood, said: “We were absolutely delighted with the support that the River Festival got in its eight year. With bad weather expected we were staggered at the attendance figures and rewarded with an incredible day of sunshine on Sunday.

“Even in the downpours on Saturday, it was amazing to see people simply putting up their brollies and getting on with the party.

“Our traders within the festival have reported it was their best ever year — and footfall across Stratford was very high too.

"The hotels and B&Bs were all full, and so were the restaurants and bars, especially on Saturday night when the rain encouraged people indoors.

“And what’s important is the long-lasting impact this event has too, it showcases Stratford far and wide, and encourages visitors to come back again and again.”