A NEW craft drinks and music festival has drawn to a close after a successful three-day event.

The inaugural Lazydays Festival kicked off  in Southend's Priory Park on Friday and ended on Sunday.

The event was put together by Mike Bromfield, Elliot Waters, and Andy Williamson of WeCraft Events.

The festival has been spread out across four sessions, with two in the afternoon and two evening sessions.

Visitors have been able to enjoy taste tests, cocktail making masterclasses, a showcase of the 'finest' food stalls and live music.

Red Dwarf legend Craig Charles headlined the festival on Friday night.

The Cuban Brothers, Mystery Jets, the Hoosiers, Sundara Karma, Newton Faulkner and more have all been part of the festival line-up.

So here are ten great photos from the Saturday of the Lazyday Festival.

Stage presence - The Hoosiers getting up close with the crowdStage presence - The Hoosiers getting up close with the crowd (Image: Steve Brading)

Family fun - The Bedford family, Jack, Lucy and Patti, 2, claim their deck chairsFamily fun - The Bedford family, Jack, Lucy and Patti, 2, claim their deck chairs (Image: Steve Brading)

Music - Benko on the Signature Brew stage at the festivalMusic - Benko on the Signature Brew stage at the festival (Image: Steve Brading)

Atmosphere - a crowd enjoying the nice weatherAtmosphere - a crowd enjoying the nice weather (Image: Steve Brading)

Live - Mystery Jets performing on stageLive - Mystery Jets performing on stage (Image: Steve Brading)

Getting involved - a large crowd watching The HoosiersGetting involved - a large crowd watching The Hoosiers (Image: Steve Brading)

A good time - festivalgoer Jamie Moir with two beveragesA good time - festivalgoer Jamie Moir with two beverages (Image: Steve Brading)

Enjoying themselves - two music lovers enjoying The HoosiersEnjoying themselves - two music lovers enjoying The Hoosiers (Image: Steve Brading)

Rocking out - the crowd enjoying the Mystery Jets performanceRocking out - the crowd enjoying the Mystery Jets performance (Image: Steve Brading)

Band - The Futureheads on stage and a crowdBand - The Futureheads on stage and a crowd (Image: Steve Brading)