Droitwich's Salt Fest is back.

The popular annual event began today, with a whole host of events set to take place across the weekend.

Salt Fest, which launched in 2006, was cancelled in 2020 and made a welcome return last September with thousands making their way to the town.

The aim of the festival is to provide a day out where people can experience some of the history of the town, wander amongst the displays from local businesses and buy products from the farmers’ market and artisan manufacturers.

The festivities begin tonight, Friday August 2, with an opening laser light show at St Augustine's Church.

There will be a full day of fun on Saturday, starting at 10am with the opening ceremony.

The Air Cadets will march through the town while town crier Edgar Harwood officially opens the festival at Vines Park.

Throughout the day there will be stalls selling antiques and arts and crafts, a food hall, a children's funfair, live music and much more.

On Sunday there will be a sponsored fancy dress dog canal walk organised by Droitwich vets MacArthur Barstow & Gibbs at 9:30am.

There will also be a Roman living history camp throughout the day and a dog show at 2pm. 

The festival then comes to a close with the Droitwich Community Choir performing last night of the proms for the closing ceremony.

There will also be fireworks, accompanied by St Augustine's Bell Ringers.