Organisers yesterday called CultureFest 2012 a success — despite wet weather dampening proceedings.Event producer Eugene Dean said he felt the two-day event was able to draw a good number of visitors to Dockyard to celebrate the diverse cultural elements at the Island’s heart.“We had a bit of rain on Saturday evening, but we had a real good attendance for the opening reception,” Mr Dean said.“It was good to see so many people from so many different cultures come out. It was definitely one of the highlights.“I think we had a good turnout. I would have liked to have seen a bit more, but I think the weather impacted us a lot. On Sunday we got the rain out of the way in the morning and we were blessed with better weather after that.”The event, hosted by Wedco, was hoped to celebrate the various cultures that make up Bermuda through food, entertainment and art.Throughout the event numerous performers took to the stage, including Victims of Existence, Working Title and TJ Gibson.The event also hosted numerous tables under tents where local artists and entrepreneurs offered a variety of items from jewellery to cake.The event had previously been set back due to wet weather, but organisers decided to go ahead this week despite the threat of rain.Even with grey clouds looming overhead, a number of visitors strolled among the various artist tables yesterday, watching and listening to a line-up of music and dance performances.Donald Parish, visiting from Charleston, South Carolina, said he was disappointed by the weather but had otherwise enjoyed his time at CultureFest.“We had some great food at the Portuguese stall and there are some interesting things at some of the tables,” he said.“Obviously it would have been better if the weather played along, but there’s not a lot anyone can do about that.”One vendor, who asked not to be named, said they were somewhat disappointed with the lack of locals, but said the event was still worthwhile.“We’ve had quite a few visitors up here despite the weather, but I’m wondering where all the locals are,” she said. “It’s a great event and a lot of people have worked very hard to get it going.“Hopefully it will get even busier when the ship comes in, but it would have been nice to have more locals supporting what’s been put together.”