Country musician Rik Reese rocks out in the party-like atmosphere of the Cavendish Beach Music Festival’s kitchen stage. After 10 years of keeping festival-goers entertained, Reese holds the record for the most performances at the festival.

A crowd gathers to watch musician Livy Jeanne kick off the second day of the Cavendish Beach Music Festival.

Frankie Ballard performs on the main stage at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival. PHOTO COURTESTY OF MIKE BERNARD/CAVENDISH BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Halifax residents Reilly Brennan, left, and Dennis Delisle dressed up as flowers in hopes of being noticed by country music superstar Carrie Underwood, who was the headline performer on Saturday. Other headliners included Hunter Hayes on Friday and Eric Church Sunday.

Festival-goers take out their phones to capture some of the performances at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival. PHOTO COURTESTY OF MIKE BERNARD/CAVENDISH BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Summerside native Alli Walker performs at this year’s Cavendish Beach Music Festival. Walker performed multiple times throughout the weekend and is set to release her debut album in September. PHOTO COURTESTY OF MIKE BERNARD/CAVENDISH BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Shelley Irvine and Pepper Crouse came from Fredericton, .N.B. to soak in the country vibe.

This group was celebrating a bachelor party at the festival.

Brenna Davis attempts to toss an inflated ball into a container, as part of the fun activities offered to festival-goers.

Monique Matthews, from the left, Sonia Marchand, Rose Marie Marchand, and Pam Marchand came from Cape Breton to enjoy the lively three-day festival.

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood headlined Cavendish Beach Music Festival this year, along with fellow superstars Eric Church and Hunter Hayes.

Livy Jeanne kicks off the second day of the Cavendish Beach Music Festival.

Crowds make their way to the main stage of the Cavendish Beach Music Festival.

Crowds make their way through the gates at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival.

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CAVENDISH, P.E.I. —

Another year and another successful Cavendish Beach Music Festival is officially in the books, says the festival’s organizer.

The annual concert series took place July 5 to 7 and featured 51 musicians, including headliners Carrie Underwood, Eric Church and Hunter Hayes.

Jeff Squires, president of festival organizer Whitecap Entertainment, said this year’s event had been going great as of Sunday afternoon.

“It’s been a tremendous, tremendous year.”

There were a variety of weather conditions over the weekend but that didn’t stop country music fans from making the most of things, he said.

“We had a little bit of heat, little bit of wind, little bit of rain. I think people that come to festivals know weather is all part of it. I think it’s just part of that overall experience.”

He said, over the years, the festival has become a collaborative effort between Whitecap Entertainment, the province, the resort municipality and service providers across P.E.I.

“CMBF has turned into a real high-level joint project.”

While the festival was still in its final day when Squires spoke with The Guardian, he estimated about 50 to 60 thousand people went through the gates over the three days.

Squires wasn’t aware of any major mishaps over the weekend. The RCMP wasn’t able to respond because they were still on the scene, but according to their social media accounts they had a strong presence to make sure people were safe.

“As far as we’re concerned it’s been a great weekend,” Squires said.