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Peekskill Jazz And Blues Festival Draws A Crowd

by Art Cusano Lifestyle 07/23/12  Comment
The Sixth Annual Peekskill Jazz and Blues Festival drew thousands to the downtown area Saturday. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Local vendors offered food and drink. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
The main stage kicked off with Nation Beat featuring Liliana Arauj at 4 p.m. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Local merchants were also on hand selling all sorts of merchandise. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Among the offerings were books. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
A large crowd was already on hand by the time the show started. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Fresh lemonade was among the drinks for sale. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
As were many other drinks offered by vendors. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Nellies Cafe was among the Peekskill eateries on hand offereing treats. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Many eateries on N. Division St. offered outdoor dining. Photo Credit: Art Cusano

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Sixth Annual Peekskill Jazz and Blues Festival went off without a hitch Saturday thanks to sunny skies and great musicians.

The annual event drew thousands to downtown, where local food and drink vendors and other merchants were on hand. Many of the eateries on North Division Street offered outdoor seating so visitors could enjoy the show.

Check out our photo gallery above from this year's event.

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