Seventy-six vendors and loads of people created a vibrant downtown in Webster City Saturday. “It was great — busy and steady all day,” Wildcat Distillery Co. proprietor Tony Nelson said. “We had a lot of newer customers as well.” Peggy Joslin, Country Twist Boutique, said: “This past Saturday, (JunqueFest) proved to be an amazing experience. Sincere thanks are offered to everyone involved. Country Twist Boutique appreciates everyone who stopped by. New friendships were established.” Kent Bailey, Boone River Rusticks, added: “We had a good show. The weather cooperated, and the crowd was great. We enjoyed having it back downtown.”

Kris Karr entertains and interacts with the audience at the Availa Plaza stage Saturday. Karr was inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.

From left, Viviana Sosa and Brenda Puentes, of La Perla Jarocha Mexican Restaurant, downtown Webster City, serve Ashley Heitland, of Webster City, during JunqueFest.

Rod Johnson, of Laurens, entertains on the corner of Second Street and Willson Avenue in front of Country Twist Boutique downtown.

From left, Viviana Sosa and Brenda Puentes, of La Perla Jarocha Mexican Restaurant, downtown Webster City, serve Ashley Heitland, of Webster City, during JunqueFest.

Harshitha Vemula, from India and studying in Webster City, does facepainting on Kynzlee Draeger, of Webster City Saturday.

JunqueFest attendees check out colorful metalworks products Saturday.

Boys battle for the football on the lawn of the Availa Bank Plaza.