Valley Fest, a family-friendly festival in the Chew Valley, has this week announced its full programme.

The Kooks, Bananarama and Scouting for Girls will play over the festival’s four days, 3rd – 6th August.

The award-winning music and food event takes place alongside Chew Valley Lake.

DJ Flight, Ishmael Ensemble, Ibibio Sound Machine, Bibi Tanga & The Selenites and Honeyfeet are also on the bill. Along with Altern 8, Crazy P (DJ set) Norman Jay MBE, Krafty Kuts, Soul ll Soul, The Legends of Goldie Lookin Chain (live show) Plump DJs, with one VERY special act still to be announced.

By day, this field is a hive of activity with fun and workshops as well as DJing and craft activities. By night the Afterburner stage fires up. DJs take to the booth, the dancefloor fills, the lights and lasers reach to the stars.

At the helm of the food programme is Josh Eggleton from The Pony Chew Valley. The menu includes feasts, cooking over fire and plenty of demonstrations.

Now in its ninth year, Valley Fest is going from strength to strength. For more information, see www.valleyfest.co.uk.