DAPHNE — About 25,000 people hit Main Street last weekend to enjoy the 19th Annual Jubilee Festival, according to a spokesperson with the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, event sponsor.

“Between 25 and 30,000 people came by and enjoyed the Jubilee Festival,” Jay Hasting, chamber tourism director, said. “Obviously, weather had a lot to do with that — and the fewer love bugs.”

“All in all, it seemed like a wonderful weekend and everybody seemed to have a great time,” he added.

Artists filled their booths with a variety of merchandise Saturday and Sunday at the 19th Annual Jubilee Festival as people milled up and down Main Street.

William Colburn Jr, a metal sculptor from Fairhope, was one of over 100 exhibitors who displayed their wares.

Colburn’s sculptures — often inspired by nature — weigh as little as 20 pounds or as heavy as 1,000 pounds, he said.

His dog statues — which stand about 2 feet tall and 3 feet long — recently were purchased to stand at the entrance of every dog park in Miami, he said.

Frank Ledbetter, of Theodore, said he works with stainless steel and other metals to make his pieces.

Ledbetter creates sea creature sculptures such as the Golfin’ Dolphin on display.

Ledbetter said he also turns metal into items such as decorative wall ornaments, tables and vanities.

Gary Smith of Melbourne, Fla., uses wood to make his art. Smith spends most of his time making “secret boxes” — wooden containers with small drawers and compartments.

Aside from eyeing unique arts and crafts, thousands of visitors enjoyed carnival concessions and live entertainment.

The newest members on the Jubilee Court of Baldwin County, as usual, made their debut appearance on Saturday.

Kids’ Art in the Park during the festival kept children entertained for hours.

This year, the event showcased about 10 children’s activities, according to Melinda McGee, Art in the Park committee member.

Activities included wood sculptures, paper flowers, free-form art, beads, facepainting, fish-painting and fence-painting.

(Daphne Bulletin Editor Thomas Boni contributed to this report.)