Bayfest returns to Pine Avenue in Anna Maria

Dana Cohen, lead vocalist for the band Jack’D Up, looks from the stage to the crowd for reaction during the 20th annual Bayfest, the return for the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce after waiting out the pandemic, featuring a classic car show, vendors, food, libations and live music Oct. 16 on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria.

Debbie Crowe and Michael DeChellis dance the sun down at the daylong Bayfest on Pine Avenue Oct. 16. The event was a fundraiser for the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce.

Tiara Pacheco of Bradenton dances with her 7-month-old daughter, Camilla Sanchez, along with people gathered for live music on the Bayfest stage on Pine Avenue.

Susanne Arbanas, AMI Concierge Services, welcomes Bayfest patrons to her booth.

John White, left, of Bradenton, and Cindy Phillips of Holmes Beach check out Pine Avenue during Bayfest.

Vivian Rose, 4, of Anna Maria Island, peers through the window into the backseat of the 1949 Hudson at the Bayfest car show.

Handmade macrame products by Casey Phillips of Cozy Sunday Vibes in Bradenton.

Michael Harkey, left, and Jeff Shafer, both visiting AMI from Oklahoma, check under the hood on a 1949 Hudson during the classic car show that lined Pine Avenue with classic and antique cars for Bayfest.

Dave Shade, left, and wife Jude of Los Gatos, Calif., check out local artists and vendors Oct. 16 at Bayfest on Pine Avenue during their vacation to Anna Maria Island. “You’ve got the best beach in the world right here,” Dave said. Islander Photos: Amber Sigman

Shirl Hannigan and Brandy Walker, both residents of Anna Maria Island, dance Oct. 16 to rock covers performed by Jack’D Up, a Sarasota-based band playing on stage at Bayfest.

Mike Sales, emcee for the day at the 20th annual Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Bayfest, entertains the crowd on Pine Avenue.