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Updated: Sunday, 23 Sep 2012, 9:28 PM CDT
Published : Sunday, 23 Sep 2012, 6:38 PM CDT

Cory Pippin

PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. (WALA) - Thousands of festival goers turned out Sunday to enjoy the last day of musical acts at 2012's DeLuna Fest on stages across Pensacola Beach.

Many local businesses and vendors say the festival has provided a big boost to the area. Officials say they believe this year was the best year for the festival yet.

More than 70 acts were set to play over the weekend with Pearl Jam headlining Friday night and Foo Fighters headlining Saturday night. The Zac Brown Band will close out the festival on Sunday night.

Photos: DeLuna Fest 2012

Officials say they believe more than 30,000 people turned out over the past three days. Festival goers were welcomed by sunshine and mild temperatures all weekend.

FOX10 News Reporter Cory Pippin was out speaking to local businesses and vendors who benefited from the huge crowds. He'll have the story coming up at 9 p.m.