Hitchin's annual Hermitage Road Day has been branded a "great event" by its organisers.

Despite Saturday's slightly unpredictable weather, the day brought live music, street entertainment, fresh food, competitions and more to the popular Hitchin street. Residents and visitors alike flocked to celebrate the special day with Hermitage Road businesses of all shapes and sizes.

The Comet: Chloe Strong, 9, with her brother James, 15 at Beat School Uniforms on Hermitage Road DayChloe Strong, 9, with her brother James, 15 at Beat School Uniforms on Hermitage Road Day (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The Comet: Vintage cars lined the busy thoroughfare for Hermitage Road DayVintage cars lined the busy thoroughfare for Hermitage Road Day (Image: Karyn Haddon)

Hitchin BID said in a statement: “Hermitage Road Day is always a great event as the shops and businesses really get behind it and support it and that’s a huge part of what makes our street days so successful.

"From a cheese tombola courtesy of the Little Deli to a school badge trail competition at Beat School Uniforms, there was something for everyone. Lots of activities to get involved in, entertainment from the Garden City Samba Band and Professor Crump both sponsored by Hitchin Property Trust plus music from local buskers.

The Comet: Sidecar Bob entertains the crowds at Hermitage Road Day 2021Sidecar Bob entertains the crowds at Hermitage Road Day 2021 (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The Comet: Mosaic Floral's Janet Jackson with a bouquet on Hermitage Road DayMosaic Floral's Janet Jackson with a bouquet on Hermitage Road Day (Image: Karyn Haddon)

"One of the big draws of the day were the cars from the H-Town Classic and Dub Club exhibited in the parking bays, and Felix from Farley’s did an amazing job as always in organising that."

The Hitchin BID team are looking forward to the upcoming street days: Churchgate and Markets Day on September 18, Bancroft Day on September 25 and Arcade Day on October 9.

The Comet: Vintage cars lined the busy thoroughfare for Hermitage Road DayVintage cars lined the busy thoroughfare for Hermitage Road Day (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The Comet: Louise Whipp, Jade Newman-Turner and Olivia Welton of The Little Deli celebrate Hermitage Road Day 2021Louise Whipp, Jade Newman-Turner and Olivia Welton of The Little Deli celebrate Hermitage Road Day 2021 (Image: Karyn Haddon)

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The Comet: Max, one, and three-year-old Felix sit in a 1948 MG TC on Hermitage Road DayMax, one, and three-year-old Felix sit in a 1948 MG TC on Hermitage Road Day (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The Comet: Felix Camfield-Walker of Farleys Hair Emporium on Hermitage Road DayFelix Camfield-Walker of Farleys Hair Emporium on Hermitage Road Day (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The Comet: Mark Tiller, Paul Butterfield and Chris Poll enjoy Hermitage Road Day at Hermitage Road & CoMark Tiller, Paul Butterfield and Chris Poll enjoy Hermitage Road Day at Hermitage Road & Co (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The Comet: Vintage cars, including this 1948 MG TC, lined the busy thoroughfare for Hermitage Road DayVintage cars, including this 1948 MG TC, lined the busy thoroughfare for Hermitage Road Day (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The Comet: Gary Byrne, Steve Biggs, Claire Wrighton and Cher Burton enjoy a coffee at Hermitage Road on Hermitage Road Day on SaturdayGary Byrne, Steve Biggs, Claire Wrighton and Cher Burton enjoy a coffee at Hermitage Road on Hermitage Road Day on Saturday (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The Comet: The team at Greys raffled off a free cut and blow dry with one of their stylists in celebration of Hermitage Road DayThe team at Greys raffled off a free cut and blow dry with one of their stylists in celebration of Hermitage Road Day (Image: Karyn Haddon)

The Comet: Vintage cars, including James Evangeli's Volvo P210 Duett, lined the busy thoroughfare for Hermitage Road DayVintage cars, including James Evangeli's Volvo P210 Duett, lined the busy thoroughfare for Hermitage Road Day (Image: Karyn Haddon)