A CORE event returns to Dorchester this year.

The third annual Dorchester Cider Festival will be held at the Borough Gardens on Saturday August 19 from 3pm to 10pm.

This family friendly celebration will raise a glass to the region's finest cider producers and will feature special guests, great food and live music throughout the day.

Meet and be served by guest cider makers and sample more than 75 of their award winning tipples, from delicate elderflower infusions to leg wobbling scrumpy and everything in-between, all in the town's relaxed Victorian park atmosphere.

There will also be soft drinks, beers and wines for non-cider drinkers who want to join the fun.

All profits from this event are distributed to local good causes by the Dorchester Round Table.