A popular family music and street food festival is set to return to Stratford-upon-Avon for the first time in eight years this summer.

StratFest, which was last held in 2016, will be taking place at The Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club on Saturday 1 June.

The festival will take place in the grounds of the hotel which is on Ingon Lane and around 10 minutes’ drive from Stratford-upon-Avon town centre.

Organisers have decided to bring back the event, which previously attracted more than 1500 people.

A stage will be built near the driving range lake of the hotel’s 18-hole golf course and the festival is hoping to showcase the best musical talent from across Warwickshire.

The hotel is calling for local bands to get in touch for an opportunity to play at the festival, with the line up to include DJs, bands, singers and more. There are plans for a children’s section with fairground rides and activities for kids to enjoy on the day.

Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club will also be organising a variety of street food to be available for festival goers on the day and interested vendors are encouraged to get in touch.

StratFest had ran for 5 years up to 2016 and during that time also helped to raise money for local charities and causes – including Warwickshire Air Ambulance in 2015. Beverley Haynes, General Manager at The Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club, said that the hotel is looking forward to bringing the festival back and will be focusing on giving local musicians a chance to shine.

She said: “It has been eight years since we last hosted StratFest and we’re really excited to be bringing back the family friendly festival.

“The aim is really to showcase as much incredible local talent and street food vendors as we can and we’d urge musicians & vendors to get in touch as soon as they can.

“There is definitely a gap for a festival of this type in Stratford-upon-Avon and we’re sure it will be a wonderful day to bring the community together from the town and surrounding areas.

Musicians interested in playing at StratFest should contact info@thestratfordpark.co.uk To find out more about StratFest 2024 keep an eye on Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club’s Facebook and Instagram.