Festival fever is set to return as popular event is back for its second year.

The summer of 2017 saw the first Bridport Folk Festival capture the imagination of the town.

Bridport Folk Festival (BFF) was an idea by a few people from Bridport, and was taken on by Chris Deacon, who with his committee, entertained the town over three days in August at venues across the town.

A spokesman for BFF said: "It must be said that lessons have been learned from organising the first festival, however we are still learning from all our continued endeavours.

"Last year's issues have been addressed and we hope that improvements will be noticed in this year's festival, as well as in each and everyone in the years to come.

"Our committee and volunteers have worked very hard all year round, putting on fundraisers and events to make this year's festival something special."

Proceedings will take place from Friday, July 27 until Sunday, July 29, with entertainment starting in Bucky Doo Square at The Dagger stage, with bands performing throughout the day.

There will be music sessions and bands at festival pubs, as well as a welcome Barn Dance and a headline gig at The Electric Palace, with Richard Digance to play with support from Eric Sedge.

Saturday's events will include workshops, as well as two more stage areas, the Colmers Stage in the Borough gardens and the Trevett and Gale Stage at the Millennium Green.

At the green, there will also be a children's area, a festival bar and food stalls.

The headline act for Saturday is ALAW, Radio Two Folk Award Nominee.

Sunday will see the closure of South Street for the grand morris, clog, rapper and Appalachian display, as well as traders, artists and more.

The spokesman said: "Last year BFF raised money to help the RNLI.

"We donated them cheques to the total of around £3200.

"This year our beneficiary is the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance who are an indispensable service for rural communities and a great charity since they do not get any government funding.

"None of this would be possible without the help of the people of Bridport, the Bridport Town Council and the businesses who have sponsored us or advertised or pitched in their help in some way, and also our amazing team of volunteers who help the committee make this whole thing happen.

"Thank you, to the wonderful people of Bridport and beyond."

The festival programme at £3 will cover admission to the outdoor stages.

Workshops are a fixed £5 each, and weekend tickets for all the events can be purchased on the day or in advance.

To find out more information, visit bridportfolkfestival.com