Intermittent rain storms didn't stop just under 1,000 visitors from enjoying the music, community arts and other activities during the second annual Summit Hill Hootenanny held Sunday at Ludlow Park.

The event consisted of folk music, workshops, crafters, food, museum tours and more."We definitely had a serious amount of rain," said event organizer Sara Ruch, who also serves as the Lansford-Summit Hill Community Partnership's project manager. "That didn't stop the fans as just under a thousand visitors stuck it out throughout the day."During the nine-hour event, the majority of Ludlow Park was lined with crafters, performers and vendors selling food, including the Summit Hill Recreation Commission and the Summit Hill Heritage Center.Six bands headlined during the event included Texas Rose, The Pennsylvania Villagers, Shane and Livi, Coal County Express, Free Range Folk and AmRev.Providing jams in the park gazebo were Jay Smar, Texas Rambler's Sing-along, Recycled Rhythms with Franklin, and Beginning Ukulele with Nick Roberti/Ukulele Institute.A children's area had bubbles, face painting and crafts.The festive event also included hooping with Dani from Dance with Hoops, the Eclectic Circus, land paddling demos with Franklin and a cornhole tournament.Ruch said funding for this first year was from a Department of Community and Economic Development grant that the borough received with the assistance of former state House Speaker Keith McCall's office. Part of the funding was designated for the establishment of an arts and music festival in the hilltop borough."This event is simply outstanding," said Tracey Delpero. "It really brings the community together."Ruch said planning for next year's festival will begin soon and incorporate the 100th anniversary of the park. Those who wish to get involved and help or contribute can contact her through the partnership office by calling (570) 645-7561."We plan on making the event bigger and better every year," she added.