ORGANISERS were pleased about the fantastic attendance at a food fair, despite the wet weather.
A surprising number of people ignored the bleak forecasts and turned up to make the Carsington Water Food Fair a success.
The fair featured 22 artisan stalls, all different and most from Derbyshire.
It is the fourth event of its kind at the visitor centre at the reservoir, organised by New Leaf Catering and Hartingtons of Bakewell, with the aim of promoting food in Derbyshire.
New Leaf Catering's general manager, Mike Tempest, was pleased to see plenty of people.
He said: "It is always frustrating when the weather is like this, but people have enjoyed themselves and we have raised awareness of the food we have here.
"We have been busier than I would expect in these weather circumstances."
Traders and guests could be seen enjoying themselves and trying lots of new food.
John Baldock, whose Darley Abbey-based Derventio Brewery had a stall, was also impressed by the number of people who turned up.
The 58-year-old, who had a selection of bottled beers and one cask ale on offer, said: "The people who have come along seem to be having a good time.
"There is a lot of food so there's a good selection to try."
A chocolate-themed similar event will be held in October, followed by a Christmas fair on Sunday, December 23, where people can buy seasonal goods ahead of the holiday.
Leeza Murina brought her traditional Russian food stall to the fair.
Cossack Cuisine, based in Sheffield, sells a variety of savoury pies with several fillings to choose from.
She said: "Our food is deliciously different.
"It is really nice that people show an interest and want to try the food but it's even better when they enjoy it.
"I find it really pleasing when I see people enjoying the food."
Ms Murina added: "It went really well and people had a great response.
"And it was all about getting a response today, so it has been good."
