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In pictures: Sausage and Cider Festival packs out Hazlehead Park as event makes Aberdeen debut

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Families were dancing in the rain as the Sausage and Cider Festival made its debut in Aberdeen.

The touring event promised to give north-east residents an “amazing day” filled with cider, sausages, live music and fun – and it did exactly that.

The event field at Hazlehead Park was packed not long after the gates opened at 2pm as temperatures hit the high teens.

Although the sunshine soon turned to rain showers, the spirit of festival-goers was not dampened.

Anya Domeracki enjoyed the food on offer. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

People donned their ponchos and danced in the rain as the entertainment took to the main stage.

Dundee singer Rhuari Campbell got the party started with a mix of original songs and lively covers for the crowd to singalong to.

The music was non-stop thanks to the resident DJ and headliners Fun Lovin’ Criminals, as well as tribute acts and Jamirrorquai and Biffy McClyro.

As the night goes on, Abba Voyage and Supersonic Queen will also take to the stage in Hazlehead Park.

Sausage and Cider Festival arrives in Aberdeen

As the name suggests, the festival brought together a range of goods at its market for food and drink fans, particularly sausages and cider.

Families with children of all ages turned out bringing along camping chairs and picnic blankets to set up base for the day on the grass with a perfect view of the stage – and easy access to everything else.

Singer Rhuari Campbell got the party started. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

At the opposite end of the field, people could enjoy their own rave in the silent disco tent or get their face painted with glitter in true festival fashion.

The DJ played an array of pop classics over at the kid’s stage in between bubble shows and meet and greets with some familiar cartoon faces.

And, of course, the Sausage and Cider Festival would not be complete without a sausage eating competition.

Live music, good food and plenty of refreshing drinks – what more could you ask for on a summery Saturday in Aberdeen?

Our photographer Kami Thomson captured some of the best moments as the event kicked off at Hazlehead Park. 

Signs for stalls at Sausage and Cider Festival
Plenty of sausages and ciders to try… Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Three women wearing headphones at silent disco
The silent disco was a big hit. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Main stage at Sausage and Cider Festival
The main stage. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Five women posing for the camera
Friends at the Sausage and Cider Fest at Hazlehead Park. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Rhuari Campbell
Rhuari Campbell. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Man serving cider
Serving cider… Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Festival-goers arriving at Hazlehead Park
Festival-goers arriving at Hazlehead Park. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Two people dancing in front of the festival main stage
Dancing in front of the main stage. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Four men posing for camera
Ready for a day at the Sausage and Cider Festival. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
People sitting on camping chairs at festival
Setting up camp… Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Jamiroquai tribute act
Jamiroquai tribute act, Jamirrorquai. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
People dancing in the rain
Dancing along to the music. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Four people sitting on grass with a drink
Enjoying a drink on the grass. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Two men singing along to performer
Singing along…. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Singer Rhuari Campbell performing on stage
Singer Rhuari Campbell performing on stage. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Rain at festival
The rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Bar sign
All of the bars and drink tents were very busy. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Sausage and Cider Festival
Today marked the first time the Sausage and Cider Festival has been held in Aberdeen. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Visitors brought along camping chairs and picnic blankets
Visitors brought along camping chairs and picnic blankets. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Women dancing in rain wearing clear plastic ponchos
Dancing in the rain. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Crowd at Sausage and Cider Festival in Hazlehead Park
Hazlehead Park was packed with people enjoying the event. Iage: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
A festival-goer cheering on the entertainment.
A festival-goer cheering on the entertainment. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Rhuari Campbell entertained the crowd
Rhuari Campbell entertained the crowd. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

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