Organizers at the first "Winterfest" in Westbrook say that nearly triple the number of people attended the inaugural event as they initially expected. Over 700 people showed for the downtown festivities. "We hope we're planting a seed for the future to build on this," said Phil Spiller, the chairman of Winterfest. "It's getting people out of their homes. It's great that it's during winter vacation when parents are just wondering what to do with their kids." Sponsored by various local businesses, attractions at the event were mostly geared toward kids and included inflatable slide rides, horse and wagon rides, snowshoe fittings, cornhole games, a giant Jenga game and a s'mores station. Food vendors included Crepe Elizabeth, Bogs Bakery and the Istanbul Restaurant.