In the beginning, clouds lended to a peaceful, easygoing vibe Saturday at the second annual Lost River Sessions Arts & Music Festival at Circus Square Park.

Near the fountain, several musicians shifted through light, positive tunes. Willie Huston, an area agroforester and banjo player, led the jam session and invited anyone inclined to sing or play an instrument to join him.

Couples walked in with strollers, dogs and friends to view regional artists’ hackberry benches, vintage clothing and handcrafted artwork. Some people brought chairs to relax near the music.

There was chalk, bubbles and inflatable bouncy houses for the children, who didn’t mind the threat of rain. A few youngsters even ran through the fountain.

Nace Taylor of Scottsville sold maple syrup products from his farm, South 4 Farms. This was his first year participating in the event.

“I’m glad they do stuff like this,” Taylor said. “It could really turn into something great.”

Kasey Petrocelli of Bowling Green set up a space with her framed paper quill depictions of guitars, flowers and Cinderella’s Castle from her Etsy shop, Jagged Little Quill. As her fiance is involved with Lost River Sessions, she was familiar with the festival’s vibe.

“Lost River Sessions is always laid-back and cool,” Petrocelli said.

Darcy Carr of Bowling Green attended the festival with her partner Graysen McHugh of Toronto.

“It’s really cute,” Carr said.

“The live music really makes it,” McHugh said.

Pat Pankey, a fairly new resident of Bowling Green, has enjoyed attending Lost River Sessions events at the Capitol Arts Center, but was happy the festival took place at the park.

“I’d rather be outside,” weather-allowing, Pankey said.

Darius Barati, who helped found Lost River Sessions, helped organize the small festival, which he hoped would attract people both from the area as well as visitors in town for commencement events at Western Kentucky University.

“We wanted to show off regional artists and do a little good for the community,” Barati said. “Weather is the only catch.”

An hour and half later, weather was the catch. The rain started pouring, and the festival became a little more intimate as people huddled under vendors’ tents.

At 7 p.m., Nikki Lane, The Howlin’ Brothers and Leslie Weiler Meng were scheduled to fill the Capitol Arts Center with folk, bluegrass and Americana melodies.