Upton House Food and Music Festival, Poole

LIVE entertainment and delicious pop-up dining will merge as Upton House Food and Music Festival returns this summer.

Promising big flavours and even bigger tunes, the popular three-day family-friendly festival is back with a line-up of top UK tribute acts and some of the region’s finest food and drink producers in the beautiful grounds with shoreline views over Poole Harbour.

The music bill features tributes to Oasis, Bon Jovi, The Killers, Queen, Stereophonics and Red Hot Chili Peppers, as well as Foo Fighters, Any Winehouse and Madness.

Plus, there’s a strong bill of local acts topped by those ukulele-wielding party starters Mother Ukers and internationally renowned covers outfit The Transitions, alongside ever-popular rock radio stars SOS, stellar local rockers Chris Payn and Jordan Watts, and breakthrough artist Charley Varley.

Foodies can sample flavours and treats from around the world including traditional Asian cuisine with a western twist from the Bao Bao Beast, the sensational Greekery street food, Montien Thai from Bridport, and Mauritian street food from the Island Box.

To wash it down look out for Poole's very own marine marvel that is Shanty seaweed botanical vodka cocktail, not to mention the buzzing Zzinga Honey Cider and the handcrafted organic Pothecary Gin.

Festival organiser Serena Wren said: “What better way to celebrate great food from around the world than with a soundtrack of music by some of the world’s greatest artists?

“It’s an amazing site – not too big, not too small – and we’ve got a brilliant line-up of top tributes with even more food and drink, including fabulous local producers.

“There’s entertainment for kids every day and we’ve kept the prices down – this has to be the best value festival out there!”

Upton House Food and Music Festival runs from 14th to 16th June. The site opens from 5pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday and Sunday. Pre-paid on-site parking is available and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

For bookings and more information visit https://uptonhousefoodandmusicfestival.com