Hundreds of people flocked to the Riverside this weekend for the return of the Chester-le-Eats food and drink festival despite spells of wet weather.
The annual event, held at Durham Cricket's Chester-le-Street ground, celebrated its fifth year with its biggest line-up of traders to date, alongside live music, family entertainment and artisan stalls.
While dark clouds lingered overhead for much of the day, the rain failed to dampen spirits as visitors queued for street food, sampled sweet treats and enjoyed performances around the venue.
Hot food vendors attracted steady custom throughout the festival, with traders including The Big Banh, Flankman, Chicken Ting, Grandpa's Fish Bar and Spud Gun Loaded Fries and Burgers serving hungry visitors.
Performers at the festival. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
Dessert stalls including The Little Poffertje Pancake Shack and The Dessert Hub also proved popular.
Pictures show crowds filling the festival village, browsing stalls and gathering around food trucks serving dishes from around the world.
Music was played throughout the day. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
Kolomba, roti wrap. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
Fish and chips from Grandpa's Fish Bar. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
Mini pancakes from The Little Poffertje Pancake Shack. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
A spiralised potato stick. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
Scampi tacos. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
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Visitors tucked into everything from loaded wraps and seasoned fries to fish and chips, tacos and freshly made pancakes topped with cream and syrup.
Live entertainment helped create a festival atmosphere throughout the day, with musicians performing from the covered stage areas and walkabout performers mingling with visitors.
Mirror-clad entertainers and a pair on massive stilts were among those drawing attention as families explored the site as a couple dressed as sailors in a boat sang shanties at guests as they perused the vendors.