APPROXIMATELY 6,000 people attended the second edition of Picnic Penarth last weekend.

The two day street food festival, on Saturday and Sunday, took place on Station Approach in the town centre.

The first event in September 2015 proved a success and organisers were hopeful of an "even bigger and better event" this time round.

Vendors including Restaurant James Sommerin, Mr Croquewich, Vale of Glamorgan brewery, Pizza Pronto, Meat and Greek, Brother Thai, Umpa Lumpa Sweet Shop, Old Cogan Hall Farm, Science Cream, Anand George and Pickled Pepper, Dixie's Vintage Ices and Native Brewing Co. were on hand to help make that a reality.

There was also live music from the likes of Penarth Soul Club and Railroad Bill to entertain the crowds.

Organisers said that around 5,500 portions of food were served on the 1200m sq site throughout the two days.

A spokeswoman for Penarth Town Council said: “Organising Picnic Penarth is a privilege as it is a real collaborative effort.

"From the vendors to the local community pitching in, we love showing what foodie talent there is in Penarth and south Wales and bringing people to the town for a weekend of music, dancing, hula-hooping and food and drink."

The event is funded by the Vale of Glamorgan Council and the Welsh Government and is managed on the day by the Vale council and Penarth Town Council.

Arriva Trains Wales, who run Penarth train station, were also on hand to help organise the road closure of Station Approach for the weekend from Friday evening until Sunday evening.

The town council spokeswoman added: "Big thanks must go to Vale of Glamorgan Highways Department, Arriva Trains Wales, Gimber Motors and the residents and businesses of Station Approach for accommodating the event.

"We are grateful to Welsh Government for match-funding our financial contribution.”