A POPULAR annual event will take place in a village in summer.
Event planning for A Midsummer's Evening, which brings live music and late-night shopping to the streets of Corbridge, is underway.
This year will see the return of the popular market to the event for the first time in four years due to Covid.
Organised by Visit Corbridge, it will take place from 4pm until 9pm on Thursday, June 22, and previous events have attracted more than 5,000 visitors to the area.
Gayle Foster, chair of Visit Corbridge and owner of the business Vintage at The Tower, said this year will be the first time since Covid the event has relaunched on a larger scale.
"I think some were disappointed last year because they missed the market, so we've put that back in this year to give a wider experience. We've made it more like the big events we had in the past."
Guests can enjoy street food and get involved in live dancing in the annual event, which takes place in Corbridge Market Square.
This year's entertainment highlights include Hexham Morris dancers and The Cherry Pickers band.
Middle Street will close for the event and a free park-and-ride service will run from and to free parking at Tynedale Rugby Club throughout the event.
Stalls will range from jewellery to wood-turning and a pop-up gin bar.
There will be an eco festival held at St Andrew's Church alongside A Midsummer's Evening.
Street food vendors include the Street Diner from Hexham, Newcastle-based caterers Churros Barcelona and Redheads Mac 'n' Cheese, award-winning mobile pizza makers Fire & Dough, and fish and chips from The Angel of Corbridge.
"All of Corbridge's independent shops and cafes are staying open until 9pm. There'll be more for people to see and do and we've got face painters for the children.
"It's a relaxed, happy event with everyone getting together and listening to music, wandering around the shops.
"It's a great night to showcase the village and what we're all about," Gayle added.
There are still some spaces for market traders for those interested. Go to Visit Corbridge for more information.
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