One of Suffolk's most popular music events, Maverick Festival, returned this weekend.

Ipswich Star: Steve Curtis, Sarah Harvard and Steven Groom at Maverick Festival at Easton Farm ParkSteve Curtis, Sarah Harvard and Steven Groom at Maverick Festival at Easton Farm Park (Image: Archant)

Many camped at Easton Farm Park to join in the event, which ran from Friday, September 3, through to a very sunny Sunday, September 5.

Ipswich Star: Maverick Festival at Easton Farm ParkMaverick Festival at Easton Farm Park (Image: Archant)

The festival featured a mix of Americana, blues, rock and roots music.

Ipswich Star: Enjoying the sun at Maverick Festival at Easton Farm ParkEnjoying the sun at Maverick Festival at Easton Farm Park (Image: Archant)

Fans had a long wait, as last year's event was cancelled due to Covid and this year's was pushed back from its normal July date.

Ipswich Star: Some of the crowds at this year's Maverick FestivalSome of the crowds at this year's Maverick Festival (Image: Archant)

Artists performing included Hank Wangford and Noel Dashwood, Jerry Joseph, Rich Hall, Kate Ellis, Black Eyed Dogs, 40 Elephant Gang and many more.

Ipswich Star: Some of the crowds at this year's Maverick FestivalSome of the crowds at this year's Maverick Festival (Image: Archant)

Festival director Paul Spencer said: "We didn't know if the Maverick magic would work this year, but it certainly did and the sunshine topped it off.

"The event was summed up by one veteran music lover who said ti was the best festival he'd ever been to. And that as they say was music to my ears."

One artist appearing, American blues-roots musician Brooks Williams, tweeted: "A little dose of Maverick Festival Americana is just what the doctor ordered."

There was a wide range of food and drink available and the good weather added to the laid-back atmosphere.

Ipswich Star: A spectacular backdrop for the music at Maverick FestivalA spectacular backdrop for the music at Maverick Festival (Image: Archant)

As well as the live audience, fans who couldn't get to the festival were able to join in by watching via livestream.

Ipswich Star: Watching the music at Maverick FestivalWatching the music at Maverick Festival (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Jamie and Ruth Robinson at Maverick Festival at Easton Farm ParkJamie and Ruth Robinson at Maverick Festival at Easton Farm Park (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Satu Phillips and Paul Asher at Maverick FestivalSatu Phillips and Paul Asher at Maverick Festival (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Joy and Harry Steed at Maverick Festival at Easton Farm ParkJoy and Harry Steed at Maverick Festival at Easton Farm Park (Image: Archant)