Prepare you tastebuds to be tantalised with an impressive display of locally-made ciders.

The third annual Dorchester Cider Festival will be returning to the Borough Gardens - so if you're a cider lover, there is one place you need to be this weekend.

The finest local and guest cider producers in the South West will be coming together for the celebration.

The West Milton Cider Company, Dorset Star, and Dorset Nectar will descend on the park to serve more than 75 ciders, as well as perry and soft drinks.

The producers themselves will be attending to sell their finely crafted beverages from their unique stalls and will be on hand to discuss their drinks and cider making methods with the public.

The event is organised by the Dorchester Round Table, who then distribute the proceeds to a number of local good causes.

Neil Corbett from the organisation is thoroughly looking forward to the event.

He said: "The day promises to be an exciting event filled with locally made ciders, delicious food and an eclectic mix of live music.

"Penny and the team from the Owermoigne Cider Museum will be on hand to teach you more about the cider making process, their ciders and their must-visit museum just outside of the town."

A wide selection of food will be on sale to compliment the ciders including Dorset Wood Fired Pizza, Posh Pigs hog roast, The Celtic Kitchen, who will be serving pasties, The Spice Centre with curry dishes and gourmet fish and chips.

And the day wouldn't be complete without an ice cream or two.

Festival favourites will also be heading to the park.

The Skimmity Hitchers will be headlining the day across two stages, sponsored by Sam Scaffolding, and supported by The Leggomen, Nina Garcia, Koast, The Darwins, Elijah Wolf and many more great acts.

The Heckle and Squelch comedy tent and kids activities round off a day of family friendly entertainment.

The Dorchester Cider Festival will take place on Saturday, August 19 from 3pm and the park will be illuminated through until 10pm thanks to the support of Brandon Hire.