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Blues musicians provided the sound for Saturday's festivities.
Sean Chambers jams out on guitar during the opening set of the Blues & BBQ festival.
James Ridges, of JR Rib Shack, works the grill as he takes orders from a long line of paying customers.
At the JR Rib Shack, workers cooked constantly as a long line formed in front of their tent.
Juan Rios, owner of Black Market Ribs, and James Bergeron, right, prepare brisket sandwiches for customers.
A big piece of brisket sits ready to be cut.
A variety of barbecue vendors filled downtown with all sorts of good food.
Devon Flanders flips racks off ribs at the Orlando Jerk Chicken and Ribs tent.
Pit masters from around the area flocked to Winter Garden to show off their grilling abilities.
A mound of barbecued chicken sits on the grill, waiting for hungry visitors.
The hands of Devon Flanders are seen cutting up a rack of ribs.
Despite the cooler weather, children ran through the fountains in downtown as they enjoyed the afternoon's festivities.
Sean Chambers jams on stage as hundreds watch on.
Children and dogs alike enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun.
Leah Guiler lets out a smile as she and her mother, Kelsey, pet a fluffy dog.
The Lauren Mitchell Band performs some old school blues music on the main stage during the Blues & BBQ festival.
Blues was played loud and soulful throughout the afternoon.
Locals and visitors braved the breezy, rainy weather on Saturday, Feb. 29, to celebrate the annual Winter Garden Blues & BBQ festival in downtown.
A variety of barbecue places were on hand to serve up delicious barbecue of all kinds, while blues music played by Sean Chambers, Lauren Mitchell Band and the Selwyn Birchwood Band played throughout the night on the main stage.