THOUSANDS of visitors flocked to the last weekend of Saltaire Festival.

Live music and dance brought the historic streets to life, while Roberts Park and Shipley College hosted a range of family activities and entertainment.

The current vogue for all things retro meant the Vintage Home and Fashion Fair in Victoria Hall was shuffling room only.

And it was just as busy outside in Exhibition Road where the heavily-laden continental market stalls were magnets for the munching hoards.

Both days saw free, high quality music on the Roberts Park Stage which was surrounded by food and drink tents to create a real festival feel.

And yesterday, after a blisteringly good sets by The Big Fish Band and All Star 45s, the only thing people wanted was more.

Live music fan Tony Aldred, of Shipley, said he felt the 7pm finish was far too early.

“It doesn’t give a full return on all the effort in my opinion,” said accountant Mr Aldred.

“The bands have been brilliant, there must be 4,000 people here and it’s still light and safe.

“But suddenly the plug’s pulled. It’s a shame.”

Bradford councillor Susan Hinchcliffe was among those watching the Saturday bands and left the festival clutching a prized piece of cheese from one of the food stalls.

“It’s been a really great turn-out, really busy and a fantastic atmosphere,” said Cllr Hinchcliffe, the executive member for culture.

There was more today with another afternoon packed with live music, more fine fare and also a vintage car show.

Meanwhile, in Wharfedale, thousands of people descended on Otley - all for the love of folk music.

Officially one of Britain’s top folk festivals, the town’s streets, pubs and halls were full of top class acts and their enthusiastic, sometimes deeply reverent, supporters.

And the overwhelming mood was yet again about fun at the well-proven celebration of talent and music old and new.