Music, entertainment and most notably a wide array of food were on the menu in downtown Welland over the weekend.

Feast Street Niagara returned for its second year to the city core, with dozens of food vendors lining East Main and Cross streets offering up such fare as blooming onions, rice balls and naan.

Organizers are counting this year's run as a success as a steady stream of festivalgoers made their way through the city core, often with hands balancing multiple menu items. While an accurate estimate of attendance numbers wasn't available as the festival wrapped up Sunday, revenues were up, according to Amanda MacDonald, executive director of the Welland Downtown BIA, the organization behind the festival.

"I'm counting it as a complete and total success," said MacDonald, noting that eight of the 31 vendors are downtown businesses.

The festival was established last year as a way to promote eateries in the downtown and from across Niagara, in an effort to replace the defunct Niagara Food Festival. MacDonald said, thanks to a partnership with the Welland FloatFest committee, that mission was again accomplished with the second run of the festival.

Even the cold weather on Saturday didn't seem to keep away crowds, according to MacDonald. The headline Saturday night performance by The Associates was a draw for many people, as attendance peaked as the cover band headed on stage.

"The stage area was packed," said MacDonald, who had little doubt the festival will return for a third year.

"We'll be back," she said.

Black Sheep Lounge owner, and event chair, Lucas Spinosa said this year's festival was a special experience for him. Last year he spearheaded efforts to get the festival off the ground, meaning he had little time to take in the festivities. This year, however, he was on the street, manning his business booth.

"It feels great to be here as a vendor and watching all the people enjoy it," said Spinosa, adding that festival organizers at the BIA are always looking for feedback.

When the festival launched last year a focus was put on affordable options, with a $3 taster serving offered by every vendor. That focus continued this year.

"People are loving the $3 tasters," said Spinosa.