Despite the rain and storms, people still walked around Dixie Day, taking place until 3 p.m. today in downtown North Webster.

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By Phoebe Muthart
InkFreeNews

NORTH WEBSTER — Despite the rain and storms, people still took part in Dixie Day today, Saturday, July 26. The car and boat shows, however, were canceled due to the rain and  storms, which rolled in around noon today. Only one person with a car showed up for the car show.

There’s still plenty of time to head to downtown North Webster and get in on the fun at this year’s Dixie Day. The festival runs through 3 p.m.; however additional Dixie cruises are expected at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and a special sunset cruise at 9 p.m. (weather permitting). Tickets are $9.75 and are first come, first served on the sternwheeler when people are boarding for a cruise. Check www.facebook.com/dixiesternwheeler for the latest updates.

Tickets for the Dixie cruises may be purchased at The Fisherman Cove Resort. But before you head to Fisherman’s Cove to purchase cruise tickets, be sure to wander through the lawn of Pilcher’s Shoes to see the wide variety of vendors offering everything from homemade soap, jewelry, wood furniture, home decor and so much more.

More craft vendors, as well as the food and youth vendors, can be found on West Washington Street. Be sure to check out the young entrepreneurs who brought their wares to the festival. Each has something unique to offer.

Visit www.facebook.com/NWTTChamber for more information on today’s schedule of events.

The North Webster Community Public Library Friends of the Library offered an opportunity to get out of the rain with its book sale.

People checked out the craft vendors at this year’s Dixie Day.

The North Webster Ski Bees practiced this morning while Dixie cruises are still expected to take place today, weather permitting.

Kids wait in line for lemon shakes ups.

The Lakeland Kiwanis Club sold food at today’s Dixie Day as did the North Webster Lions Club.

Ron Schenkel stands at the North Webster Community Center’s booth.

Kid vendors sold their wares at this year’s festival. Shown are Hudson and Hendrix Hagan, who sold soap and pens.

Police Chief Greg Church, right, and Dan Thystrup, town council president, chat at Dixie Day.