GALLERY: Thousands get Groovin'

Bunbury received an economic boost after about 20,000 people attended Groovin' the Moo at Hay Park on Saturday.

Check out Jon Gellweiler's pictures from Groovin' the Moo

The annual concert was sold out and featured artists including The Rubens, Boy and Bear, Of Monsters and Men and Alison Wonderland.

Despite cold temperatures and strong winds, thousands of people danced along with the acts.

Groovin' the Moo promoter and Cattleyard Promotions director Stephen Halpin said he believed the day ran very well.

"We were very happy to get about 20,000 people and to have a sold-out show, it just shows that the festival is well-supported," he said.

"Generally people were well-behaved and we haven't heard about any major incidents."

Mr Halpin said the line-up of bands was great, including young WA bands at the start of the day and the high profile acts later in the night.

Bunbury Chamber of Commerce and Industries chief executive officer Ray Philp said the festival brought a number of economic benefits to the city as Bunbury was abuzz with people.

"From my understanding most accommodation places were booked out, if not all," he said.

"The hospitality industry received a boost too with a number of cafes and restaurants doing well."

Carey Park Football Club president Michael Martinson said about 1600 people camped at Kelly Park at the weekend.

"It takes a few months of planning for it to come together but it was well-organised with no troubles apart from a few lost keys," he said.

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