Spiessl farms of Ishpeming set up shop offering an abundance of fresh blueberries at the festival. (Journal photo by Rachel Oakley)

Above, crowds gather on Washington and Front streets in downtown Marquette Friday afternoon in celebration of the 16th annual Blueberry Festival. The area was full of sidewalk sales, food vendors, music, games and kids activities from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. At left, Sandra French of Aubree’s Pizzeria and Grill shows off their sweet blueberry pizza. At top, Spiessl farms of Ishpeming set up shop offering an abundance of fresh blueberries at the festival. (Journal photos by Rachel Oakley)