Ruby Padgett, 7, center, in the bubble parade. Hampden Highlights on June 1 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)

Baltimore families gathered in Hampden this Saturday for the inaugural Hampden Highlights festival.

The event celebrated its first year with a bubble parade, an Ekiben bao bun eating contest, bull riding, live musical performances, vendors and more.

Enjoy this photo gallery of scenes from the festival by Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography LLC.

Hampden Highlights on June 1 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)
Frederick, 8, rides a mechanical bull. Hampden Highlights on June 1 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)
Sami Arefin, left, and Christie Macdonald, of the band Petite Fleur, perform. Hampden Highlights on June 1 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)
Mike Colligan, owner of Illegal Tender Pit Beef. Hampden Highlights on June 1 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)
Aaron Thomas, of Baltimore, is awarded a trophy belt as winner of the Ekiben bao bun eating contest. Hampden Highlights on June 1 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)
Ruth Bielitz, 6, of Hampden, eats a popsicle from The Charmery. Hampden Highlights on June 1 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)
An attendee browses the Blended Bead booth. Hampden Highlights on June 1 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)
Mary England, of Uncustomary, leads a bubble parade. Hampden Highlights on June 1 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)
Flynn Padgett, 4. Hampden Highlights on June 1 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)
Ruby Padgett, 7, center, in the bubble parade. Hampden Highlights on June 1 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)
Sarah Strahorn, of Baltimore, performs. Hampden Highlights on June 1 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)