Summer in the City packed the streets of Steinbach last weekend and organizers were excited by the turnout. For the first time, both headlining concerts, Absolute Queen and the Hunter Brothers, sold out, with about 1,500 people attending each show.

Summer in the City packed the streets of Steinbach last weekend and organizers were excited by the turnout. For the first time, both headlining concerts, Absolute Queen and the Hunter Brothers, sold out, with about 1,500 people attending each show.

Absolute Queen singer Martyn Jenkins rocks out. (GREG VANDERMEULEN / THE CARILLON)
Mitchell resident Swetlana Stang takes part in the Oil Still Life Paint Party hosted by Aleks Klemm as part of Artists in the City. (GREG VANDERMEULEN / THE CARILLON)
A breakdance competition heats up Main Street Saturday afternoon. (NICOLE BUFFIE / THE CARILLON)
Citizenship judge Suzanne Carriere welcomes newcomers to Steinbach during a Saturday afternoon citizenship ceremony. (NICOLE BUFFIE / THE CARILLON)
The McConnell Irish Dancers perform Friday in front of the Cultures stage. (GREG VANDERMEULEN / THE CARILLON)
Shanley Spence demonstrates hoop dancing on the Cultures in the City stage. (GREG VANDERMEULEN / THE CARILLON)
A foam party in the kids’ area keeps youngsters happy throughout the weekend. (NICOLE BUFFIE / THE CARILLON)
Kaleigh Kasdorf and four-year-old Jamie nearly avoid a collision on the bumper cars Saturday. (NICOLE BUFFIE / THE CARILLON)
A trio of midway riders go ‘round and ‘round on the Sizzler Saturday afternoon. (NICOLE BUFFIE / THE CARILLON)
Amanda Peters, chief financial officer of Steinbach Credit Union, flips pancakes for hungry guests on Friday morning. (NICOLE BUFFIE / THE CARILLON)
Illusionist Greg Wood shares his talent during Worship in the City on Sunday. (GREG VANDERMEULEN / THE CARILLON)