Photos by Mike Smith, Artesia Daily Press

Wet streets and dark skies did not turn away Artesia citizens Saturday evening as food vendors were open on what was supposed to be the final night of the 10th anniversary celebration of the Red Dirt Black Gold music festival.

A thunderstorm late Saturday afternoon prompted organizers to cancel the music portion of the program. Stage crews dismantled sound equipment while citizens enjoyed meals of burgers, pizza, corndogs and doughnuts.

Rain and flooded streets did not keep Artesia residents from dining out on Saturday evening during the Red Dirt Black Gold festival.