BELFAST — The Belfast Co-op held its 9th annual Customer Appreciation Day Aug. 17. The event, which blocked High Street from the Co-op to the traffic light, drew many from the Harbor Fest being held just a few streets over. Vendors lined both sides of the streets offering their goods and services.  

Some of the samples included different foods and drinks, but there were also free massages to be had by anyone interested. Amongst the freebies, an American Red Cross bus ran a blood drive. The bus not only accepted much needed donations, but stood as both a barrier to Main Street and a backdrop to the musical acts that performed throughout the day.

Crowds of revelers could be seen taking advantage of the day’s offerings; some sat with groups of friends on the sidewalks and grassy patches, others moved from table to table in search of the next thing to sample. All in attendance seemed happy to receive the gratitude being offered by their neighborhood Co-op.  

Erica Thoms can be reached at news @penbaypilot.com.