The weekend weather was not kind to VEISHEA.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday saw weather from the upper 60s to the lower 70s. That didn’t last into the weekend.

The rain was nearly constant for most of Friday — accumulating to just less than an inch of rain — with temperatures in the mid 40s and winds gusting up to 40 mph.

Friday’s outdoor activities including Live @ VEISHEA, the carnival and Taste of VEISHEA were canceled around 9 p.m. because of rain and wind, which is unsafe for musicians to play in. The decision meant acts such as Cloud Cult and Big Boi would not perform.

The evening entertainment planned to be on Central Campus — Stevie Starr and the Showoff Show — were moved to the Great Hall of the Memorial Union because of the weather.

“We just had to roll with the weather,” said BJ Brugman, VEISHEA 2011 co-chairman. “Hats off to all the students and committee members that were flexible and understanding of the situation.”

The rain cleared for Saturday but strong winds made the 50-degree temperatures seem colder. And like Friday, the entertainment planned for Central Campus was moved to the Great Hall.

The Live @ VEISHEA concert and carnival went on as planned. The concert, which featured bands such as Des Moines’ The River Monks and nationally known Neon Trees and Gloriana, drew a large crowd despite cold temperatures and wind.

Donald Glover, the VEISHEA comedian, filled Stephens Auditorium for his Saturday show. Doors opened an hour before the show, but some people had been waiting in line for more than two hours prior.

Former Cyclone basketball coach Johnny Orr served as the grand marshal of the VEISHEA Parade. Other Saturday activities such as VEISHEA Village and International Food Fair had strong attendance.

Popular events during the week included a lecture from comedian and author Amy Sedaris, VEISHEA Says I’m Funny, which filled the Maintenance Shop to capacity, and Cyclone Idol, which was hosted by Coolio.

This year’s VEISHEA Battle of the Bands was moved to the M-Shop and its competitors were all local artists. It filled the venue.

Hypnotist Brian Imbus performed two shows Thursday to full crowds.

There were more than 25 tournaments, and this year’s Stars Over VEISHEA musical, “Kiss Me Kate,” performed three shows throughout VEISHEA weekend.