Chicopee Fest-of-all off to soggy start

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - The summer festival season, like the Summer itself, is off to a soggy start. Damp weather put a bit of a damper on opening night for the 4-Day Fest-Of-All at Szot Park in Chicopee.

There were no lines for the Bounce House, Fried Dough, Chicken Wings or Pizza.

The weather didn't bother long time Festival-goers. But concessionaires had hoped they'd be busier.

JoAnne Baldwin, who's selling pizza and Calzones said it was "Dead.... very, very slow." But she was optimistic about the weekend: "On the weekend it's supposed to be nice, so yeah. Saturday. Sunday. Not tonight. I have no hope for tonight."

Erin Gleason has been to all of the Fest-Of-Alls and says a little wet weather didn't bother her: "No. I always come no matter what. I was planning on rain!"

Chicopee resident Shane Brooks said it was a good opportunity to showcase Chicopee: "I think that the spirit of Chicopee will come through. A lot of folks from Chicopee and surrounding communities will come out. Very affordable time. For a non-profit, it's a lotta fun. Great food choices. Great entertainment."

Fest-of-all runs through July 5th at Szot Park; Friday and Saturday from 11:00AM to 1:00PM, and Sunday 11:00AM to 7:00PM. Admission and the entertainment are free.