"Everything I did in the two years leading up, I did it again in three hours ... I'm running off adrenaline."
The postponement meant some tickets had to be refunded to people who were unable to attend, but there were more sales made for yesterday’s event said.
"People are having a great time. It's everything I envisioned, which was a family day event. People are dancing, Everyone's just enjoying the mood."
She has not let the postponement dampen her passion for the event and would like to see Riverton host more in the future.
"I think it's more character-building than anything, and I'd love to do it again, but I just don't know how I'm going to handle the stress."
She was grateful and impressed with how the locals had dropped everything to make the day come together to clear the site of pooled mud and water from the flooded VIP tent and surrounding site caused by Saturday's heavy rain.
One band and a few food trucks pulled out, but others arrived instead.
Ms McCabe said the most difficult hurdle to deal with was ensuring the stage area remained safe throughout the day.
MC Craig Waddell, who was fortunately still available yesterday, said it was good to see everyone having a good time.
Event volunteer and jazz fan Yudi Suseno from Indonesia said he was thrilled with the event.
"This is really out of the box and I think more people need to be exposed with this kind of music. Despite the delays, I'm glad the sun's come out today."
It was the first time Vivian Angster from Samoa had attended a jazz festival. "But that was before I dated Yudi. He's very into jazz and blues."
— Toni McDonald
