Ottery St Mary's first Party in the Park fundraiser for the Carnival and Tar Barrels takes place this weekend, May 25 and 26.

There will be music, entertainment, food and drink, stalls and other attractions at the Millennium Green from 5pm until 11pm on Saturday, and from noon until 10pm on the Sunday. 

Last year the organisers held a Picnic on the Green on Sunday only. This year they've built it up into a two-day event with much more going on, aimed at providing something for all ages including families with children.

Saturday will be mainly music, food and drink. Sunday is more of a fun day with activities for children and a strongman exhibition.

Both days are free to attend, but people will be invited to make a donation towards the Carnival and Tar Barrels if they can afford it. The stallholders and bar will also be donating some of their takings.

Rob McGovern, who organised the Party in the Park with Chantelle West, said: "If we can pull this off it'll help tremendously with this year's fundraising." 

The bands playing on Saturday will be The Quasars, 52nd Street, Rock Steady and The Upper Hand. On Sunday they will be Skratchers, Scaramanga, Bimey O'Rely, The Chantry Boys, Tony Lock, Mammoth and Stiletto.

Full details of the music, food and drink and other attractions on both days can be found on the Party in the Park Facebook page.