Crowds flock to rain-shortened Mayfest event

PILOT MOUNTAIN (The Pilot) — For two days, the crowds at this year’s Mayfest Celebration came close to matching the record number of vendors and booths. Then, on Sunday, the rains returned.

For most, Sunday’s washout could do little to dampen the enthusiasm of a busy weekend. But for some vendors, even Friday and Saturday’s beautiful weather and large crowds were tempered by the hint of a tightening economy.