DEL RIO-The threat of rain on Saturday, cooler temperatures, and rain on Sunday didn't keep hundreds of people from enjoying themselves at the 27th annual Del Rio Days celebration, held Oct. 27 and Oct. 28.

"I think it went well overall, considering the rain," said an organizer, Tammy Haney, on Monday.

A large, appreciative crowd shouted their approval for their favorites in the Del Rio Song Contest competition on Sunday afternoon. Though it rained throughout the day, the crowd kept dry by sitting on square bales of hay under a large tent set up for the Song Contest and other entertainment during the festival.

The weekend event was a fundraiser for the Del Rio Volunteer Fire Department.

Del Rio Days was sponsored by the Del Rio Community Association, with support from the Brushy Mountain Bear Club and the Del Rio Preservation Society. U.S. Congressman Phil Roe attended the Song Contest, but did not play his guitar, as some had hoped he would.

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