It was a record-breaker that proved to be quite the moneymaker.

By the time it was all said and done, the 24th annual Palmerton Community Festival attracted more visitors and raised more money than ever.The festival wrapped up its historical three-day run on Sunday just as it began: Amid absolutely gorgeous weather and out-of-this-world fanfare.While much of the event's success was undoubtably traced to the comfortable temperatures, so, too, was the food, entertainment, and patrons, according to event Chairwoman Susie Arner."What a fantastic weekend," Arner said. "We had record-breaking crowds, record-breaking sales."Take, for instance, the S.S. Palmer/Parkside PTO stand, which made about 1,000 crepes, or 500 orders, according to volunteer Michele O' Neil.The group went through 64 pounds of strawberries; 15 pounds of blueberries; one bushel of apples; one bushel of peaches; and 15 gallons of crepe batter, O'Neil said. In addition, it sold 600 dumplings, and 115 drinks, she said."We had a great year," O'Neil said. "First time in our four years of selling crepes we have sold out."Yet another example of the festival's immense popularity could be seen on Saturday evening, when between 3,500 to 4,000 visitors in the entertainment area alone took in a performance by The Mahoney Brothers.The crowd-pleasing entertainment continued on Sunday with performances by Rehab X, Midnight Special, and Twitty Fever. Coby Clark won the duck race, with lucky entry No. 59.As she was surrounded by a sea of individuals, Debby Shea of Palmerton perhaps summed it up best."I think it's wonderful for Palmerton," Shea said. "They had great weather."For others, such as Brian and Steph Bollinger of Palmerton, the event serves as a friendly reminder of years past."It's a great family event from when we were kids," Bollinger said. "Lots of memories."Memories such as the ones Jacob Brown, of Palmerton, surely made with his friends."I like to hang with my friends, and eat the good food," said Jacob, 15. "It's nice of the borough to have an event like this."Arner gave a special thank you to the borough for its hospitality; the volunteers for all of their tireless efforts; and the patrons for their staunch support.She said plans are already under way for next year's event, which will mark its 25th year as a community festival, and 50th year the event has been staged in the borough.