A BARROW pub was filled to the rafters as hundreds of people basked in the sunshine at a popular music festival.
Crowds of people of all ages flocked to Crofters' beer garden this afternoon to sample a taste of Barrow's buzzing music scene.
The Croft Rock music festival has entertained music lovers across the area for the past four years, with the venue hosting two festivals a year showcasing local artists and bands.
Starting from humble origins, the event has gone from strength to strength and main organiser, Mark Russell, is delighted by its progress.
He said: "Since the first year it's just grown and grown and got more and more popular.
"This year we've got two stages and people are fighting over tickets."
This weekend's festival welcomed a number of bands to both stages, including Deep Sands, Hairy Buskers and The Dales who are all performing to raise money for the North West Blood Bikes in Cumbria and Lancashire.
Mr Russell revealed the decision to have two stages earlier this year and named his main stage in memory of Barrow music legend, Dean Zaccarini, who died in March.
The Sancho frontman was loved by countless fans throughout the area and was often a popular act at Croft Rock.
As a special tribute to the talented musician, organisers decided to fly a flag at half mast next to the main stage.
Family and friends of Mr Zaccarini attended the festival and were touched by the poignant tributes made to the celebrated guitarist.
His father, Paul Zaccarini, said: "Dean has played this festival for three or four years and it's such a shame not to have him here. We miss him so much.
"I would like to thank Crofters and the organisers for everything they've done. It's a fitting tribute to him.
"He loved the festival and Barrow meant a lot to him - he was a big part of the town's music scene.
"He was so popular. It makes me feel so proud of my son."
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