PEOPLE have been flocking to City Park this weekend to sample the music, activities, food and drink on offer at Bradford Festival.

There are 21 music acts, 20 street theatre shows, three dance pieces and 15 workshops for people to enjoy from Friday to today.

Chantel McGregor was Friday’s headline act at the free festival, with Bradford’s own multi award-winning singer-songwriter and powerhouse of blues and rock lighting up the stage at 8pm.

Meanwhile, ever-popular band, The Peace Artistes, roamed City Park at 2.15pm and 4.30pm yesterday, blending cabaret and pop with worldwide influences.

Maroon Town, Scarlet Heights and the Harvey Sahota Band are all helping finish off the ceremony in style this evening - with their varying styles ranging from ska and reggae beats, Irish tunes to Punjabi vocals.

In terms of the activities on offer, kids have had the chance to design their own superhero costumes, Oriental lanterns and puppets.

The food has included Caribbean, Italian and Asian fare, while Made in Bradford stalls are open until 7pm each day.

The Telegraph & Argus popped down to speak to the crowds yesterday afternoon, with City Park teeming with excited visitors, both local and from afar.

Abby Mulvaney, who lives in Bingley, had brought her parents, Mike and Ann, up to visit.

Abby said: “We enjoyed the ska by Dende, especially at the end, and the Phileas Fogg guy too. He even kidnapped mum for a dance.

Mike recommended the goat curry from one of the food stalls, while Ann enthused: "I like a bit of jazz so the sax player was very good.

"For me, the best thing about Bradford that I've seen this week is the people."

Grant and Diane Cochrane, from Todmorden, had brought Grant's grandchildren Sonny and Rishi along, all the way from London.

Diane said: "I work in Bradford so that's how I know about it. We brought two of our grandchildren along last year and because Sonny and Rishi were up to visit, we thought it would be nice to bring them this time."

The boys had both had a bash on the drums at the festival, but unfortunately for Sonny, he had a nasty bash himself.

Grant laughed: "Sonny stubbed his toe playing in the sand (in the Mirror Pool), so I think he was the first visitor of the day to the ambulance.

"I have to say though, it's a good effort for a free festival and it's nice to see people of all ages enjoying themselves."

Vipin Das lives in Bradford city centre, with wife Anujohn and four-year-old Maria.

He said: "Maria has been playing in the sand and we're looking forward to the food and rides.

"We live so close so we were here yesterday and we'll be going tomorrow (Sunday) as well."