Summertime Ipswich brought thousands of visitors to the town's waterfront for a festival of music, fun and fireworks over the weekend.

The festival, which evolved from Maritime Ipswich events in previous years, brought all the fun of the fair to the Waterfront near the University buildings and bands played into Saturday evening keeping visitors entertained until the firework display over the Wet Dock.

Ipswich Star: Oscar Pool on the roundabout at the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022.Oscar Pool on the roundabout at the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022. (Image: Archant)

Summertime included funfair rides for all the family and visitors were able to sample a host of flavours at an artisan food court.

Ipswich Star: Tommy and Hector having fun at the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022.Tommy and Hector having fun at the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022. (Image: Archant)

The two days of music was hosted by former Radio Suffolk presenter Stephen Foster.

Ipswich Star: Tom and Joe rollerskating at the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022.Tom and Joe rollerskating at the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022. (Image: Archant)

The event was organised by Ipswich Council as part of the town's summer programme of events.

Ipswich Star: Twins Tanvi and Tanya at the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022.Twins Tanvi and Tanya at the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022. (Image: Archant)

Portfolio holder for culture Sophie Connelly said: “I am very pleased that this weekend’s Summertime Ipswich went so well and that many families from the town and beyond enjoyed all the events, including the fireworks.

Ipswich Star: Silvana, Ameli, Teresa and Chip at the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022 .Silvana, Ameli, Teresa and Chip at the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022 . (Image: Archant)

“We are back in the swing after the pandemic with summer meaning fun in Ipswich and helped by many events provided by the Council.”

Ipswich Star: Visitors to the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022.Visitors to the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022. (Image: Archant)

The Summertime Ipswich festival now seems set to become a regular feature of the town's calendar as it tries to attract crowds to the Waterfront.

Ipswich Star: Ayda having fun at the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022.Ayda having fun at the Summer festival on the Ipswich waterfront 2022. (Image: Archant)