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The weekend that was at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival

It's the tenth year for the Cavendish Beach Music Festival and it seems people are as excited now as they were when it began.

The 4-day event wraps up Monday night

The crowd watches during a performance by Lindsay Ell. (Jane Robertson/CBC)

It's the tenth year for the Cavendish Beach Music Festival and it seems people are as excited now as they were when it began.

Ten of thousandshave flocked to P.E.I.'s North Shore to take in their favouritemusicians and bands.

A line of cars on the road near Cavendish.
Traffic planning is one of the most important parts of preparations for the festival each year. (Jane Robertson/CBC)
People were streaming in Friday for the Cavendish Beach Music Festival. (Jane Robertson/CBC)
Concertgoers weren't put off by the rain on Friday. (Jane Robertson/CBC)
This chalkboard is a guest book of sorts, where people can sign their names. (Jane Robertson/CBC)

As with any largepublicevent, there are countless people who help ensure everyone has a safe, fun time.

Island EMS is on hand to make sure any medical needs are attended to. (Jane Robertson/CBC)
Like many events, volunteers play an important role in ensuring the weekend is fun for all who go. There are over 450 volunteers at this year's festival. (Jane Robertson/CBC)
The East Pointers took the stage on Saturday afternoon. (Jane Robertson/CBC)
The crowd waits as a sound check is done. (Jane Robertson/CBC)
Someone takes in the sun and songs of the festival. (Jane Robertson/CBC)
Victoria McNeil in the yellow shirt, Anita McNeil in the white, and Sarah Corkum on the far-right, say they lined up at 6 a.m. Sunday to make sure they had a front-row view for Luke Bryan. (Jane Robertson/CBC)
The crowd takes in a performance by Petric on Sunday afternoon. (Jane Robertson/CBC)
People were soaking up Sunday's high temperatures. (Jane Robertson/CBC)
Some fans get a close encounter during Petric's set. (Jane Robertson/CBC)

The festival wraps up Monday night.

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With files from John Robertson