Families braved the temperamental weather last weekend to enjoy the latest instalment of Baldock's favourite festival, Balstock 2022.

The Comet: The show went on at Balstock despite heavy downpour on SaturdayThe show went on at Balstock despite heavy downpour on Saturday (Image: martin wootton)

This year's event was in aid of five different local charities and played host to hundreds of live acts who volunteered their time for the causes.

The Comet: Balstock festival, 2022Balstock festival, 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

Beneficiaries will be Feed Up Warm Up, Keech Hospice Care's Baldock branch, Stand-by-me Children's Bereavement Support, Merry Go Round under 5s and the Lister Area Kidney Patients Association.

The Comet: Festival-goers are encouraged to donate to Balstock's various beneficiaries during the eventFestival-goers are encouraged to donate to Balstock's various beneficiaries during the event (Image: martin wootton)

On Thursday, the decision was made to go ahead with the event in 'respectful and dutiful' way, as the news of the Queen's death saw a number of event cancellations across the country - including all football fixtures.

The Comet: There was something for everyone at Balstock 2022There was something for everyone at Balstock 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

Thanks have been paid from the organisers to the many people who came together to once again make the event a success.

The Comet: Fairground games, rides, and plenty of live music at Balstock 2022Fairground games, rides, and plenty of live music at Balstock 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

Among the swaths of those thanked included "each and every band, act, DJ, singer and dancer who performed at Balstock Music Festival 2022", Baldock’s publicans and staff, "our lovely Balstock volunteers and bucket shakers", and "Baldock in general".

The Comet: Plenty of dancing and merriment at Balstock festival 2022Plenty of dancing and merriment at Balstock festival 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

The Comet: One of Balstock's organisers, G La Roche, takes the stageOne of Balstock's organisers, G La Roche, takes the stage (Image: martin wootton)

The Comet: Balstock festival, 2022Balstock festival, 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

The Comet: Baldock High Street, Balstock 2022Baldock High Street, Balstock 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

The Comet: One of many pubs hosting entertainment at Balstock 2022One of many pubs hosting entertainment at Balstock 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

The Comet: The rain didn't stop festival goers at Balstock 2022The rain didn't stop festival goers at Balstock 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

The Comet: Balstock 2022Balstock 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

The Comet: Balstock 2022Balstock 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

The Comet: Balstock 2022Balstock 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

The Comet: The Real McKoys perform at Balstock 2022The Real McKoys perform at Balstock 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

The Comet: Crowds enjoy Balstock 2022Crowds enjoy Balstock 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

The Comet: Balstock 2022Balstock 2022 (Image: martin wootton)

The Comet: Balstock 2022Balstock 2022 (Image: martin wootton)