(Danville, Va.) — Danville’s annual rite of spring begins Friday… the Festival in the Park. Thousands are expected to attend and the weather should be perfect.

Tents have been pitched, rides set up and horses are grazing in Ballou Park in anticipation of the arrival of thousands of festival-goers this weekend.

Music will fill the air during the three-day event, which is expected to attract about 30,000.

In addition to the traditional fare, this year’s festival will feature jousting tournaments, blacksmith demonstrations, and a photo booth where you can take a picture with a dragon.

Arts and crafts will also be on display with new food vendors offering tasty treats.