THE popular Minehead Bay Festival returns this month for its fourth year.

The free event, promising a “celebration of music, art, food, and culture” on the seafront, will run from noon until 6pm on Saturday, August 30.

This year, the solar-powered main stage, sponsored by Minehead Town Council, features live music from acts including Rory McLeod, Kid Hyena, LunaBarge, The Metatrons and The Breaks.

Also returning this year, sponsored by Saltrock, is trials bike rider, Andrei Burton, who will perform a seafront stunt show, as well as giving a special talk in the circus area.

The festival will also feature live street art from Charlie McFarley, Teddy Baden, and Alison Jacobs, as well as live performances from the Higher Beings Circus.

Minehead Ukulele Group will start things off at the circus area at noon, while the busking stage will feature a range of county musicians, including Jeeves Biscotti, Sarah Hayward, Nigel Moore, and Super Sugar.

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A variety of street food and fully-licensed bars, sponsored by Sandford Orchards, will be on offer to visitors, as well as a new addition for 2025 – a nature and wellbeing area on the beach, where people can take part in Seashore Safaris, beach art and Tai Chi, as well as samba dancing and forest school activities with Wild Wellies Forest School.

“We’ve put together an amazing programme of activities,” said event manager, Zara Aitken. “From circus acts and live music to biking stunts, gong baths, street food, and art — there’s truly something for everyone.”

The Minehead Bay Festival 2025 is run by local charity Minehead and Coast Development Trust, with funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.