Gallery: Bridgwater Quayside Festival returns

The free annual festival features street theatre, live music and DJs, circus acts, games, stalls, art exhibitions, and other family-friendly activities. 

This year, it also included a Stories of Strength project that highlighted the tales of people living in the Bridgwater area and a children's parade in Blake Gardens. 

It was held between 11am and 5pm in several parts of the town, including East Quay, West Quay, Bridgwater Art Centre, the Blake Museum, and the Brick and Tile Museum.

After the event, a spokesperson said: “Thank you for all of the hard work from the acts and participants in this year's Bridgwater Quayside Festival! 

“Without your effort, the festival wouldn't have been as amazing as it was. We look forward to 2023!”

The festival has also thanked Fuse Performance, Arts Council England, Sedgemoor District Council, the Bridgwater Cultural Partnership, and Bridgwater Town Council.

Gallery: Bridgwater Quayside Festival, July 2022 

Veronica and Mollie Coombes enjoy an ice cream at the festival. Pictures: Steve Richardson

Jim Mercy and Shirley Smith from The Company Of Voices Choir.

Members of the Royal British Legion's Bridgwater branch.

Elena Cojocari with her children Constantin and Lavinia Cojocari.

Chantelle Metcalfe with Mercades and Blake Scott.

Zoe and Edith Hudson.

The Rotary Club of Bridgwater.

George and John Moran.

Rage Against Rubbish highlight the issue of plastic pollution.

Joe May and Nicole Turnbull on the Wetlands For Life stand.

Sydenham Juvenile Carnival Club.

The festival featured plenty of live music and performances.

The festival has thanked its participants for making it "as amazing as it was".

The annual event is free to attend.