More than 100 stalls and attractions together with a full programme of live entertainment including top tribute band The Upbeat Beatles set the scene.

A carnival atmosphere was helped along by colourful bunting created at workshops and flowers coloured in by pupils from Horncastle Community Primary School.

Members of Horncastle Theatre Company added colour and character to the day in their sixties' gear as they welcomed visitors to the town.

Finalist on the smash hit BBC1 tribute show 'The Only and Only' Tara Stafford Allen and her singing partner, Angie Fisher were very popular along with Horncastle's award-winning Banovallum Brass.

'That Sixties Show' starring local dancers and performers in the Red Lion Theatre was so popular there were three sell-out performances.

Poacher Morris and Horncastle based Blackbull Border Morris Men entertained throughout the day and 'the people's favourite' Tommy Peckham proved as popular as ever with his Elvis show.

The event was organised by Horncastle Now, which aims to promote the town and bring the community together.

Chairman Graham Turner said: "We have been inundated with people who have appreciated what a great day it was with many saying how professional the event was and how friendly Horncastle is and what the town has to offer."

Early morning high winds forced most of the attractions and stalls along North Street and the Bull Ring to relocate. But by the time most visitors arrived, the winds had subsided.

* A full colour supplement featuring photographs from the day will be available next week from Perkins Newsagents and Horncastle Music Shop. Proceeds will go towards Horncastle Now's future projects which include children's holiday workshops and Horncastle Christmas Market.

* What did you like best about the market? Should there be more events like this in the town? Email sean.topham@jpress.co.uk and tell us what you think.