FOLKFEST returns to Burnham for its ninth year this August with 90-plus acts on the artsy line-up for a programme of musical merriment and performance.

The events run from Thursday to Sunday, August 28-31, with a heady programme of acoustic music and free activities across various town centre venues.

Dance, workshops, exhibitions, a market and kids' entertainment is also on offer across Burnham, and all free.

The accomplished Urban Folk Quartet is in concert fusing folk, dub, house and rock at the Princess Theatre on Friday August 29.

Tickets, priced £10, are available now from the box office on 01278-784464 or online at www.princesstheatreandartscentre.co.uk

Dynamic seven piece Inc. A are headlining the Princess Stage on Saturday August 29, while family band RSVP will bring their rousing Bhangra moves and music to Folkfest in the Park on the Sunday. 

Also confirmed are Fromage En Feu, Bill Smarme & The Bizness, The Drystones, The Ceili, Combyne Arvester, The Merry Looters, MOD, The Schmoozenbergs, Brad McEwen, Higher Beings, Jim Crawford, Laura Victoria, Threadbare Ravens, In The Milkwood, Martin Hughes, Benita Johnson, Helen Nicholson, The Winkers, Rustique, Sun Dog Days, Andrew’s Half Sister, Sam Patten, Taylor Topham, Nick Elswood, Debbie Beckett, and Emily Elswood.

There will also be a traders market in the High Street.

While no camping is available at the event, visitors are encouraged to make use of the hotels, hostels and guest houses available in Burnham.

Visit www.folkfest.co.uk for programme updates.