MAKE sure you don't miss Bridgwater's Quayside Festival with free events across the town this Saturday.

The summer festival features live music, art and entertainment across eight locations celebrating Bridgwater and Sedgemoor diverse and creative culture and showcases both local talent and national artists.

Here is what to look out for and when:

- Blake Gardens

There will be something for everyone with free shows, family activities, face painting, food stalls, craft stalls, ice creams, medieval games, archery, games, craft stalls, hula hooping, circus workshops, puppet shows and live music from the band stand.

12pm – 5pm House of Funk, noon Emma Petkovic Hula Hoop Show and Workshop, 12.30pm Punch and Judy , 1pm Merlin Fire Juggling Under Water Show, 1.45pm Cabin Fever Family Circus Theatre Show, 2.30pm Carmen Escapology with an Operatic Finale, 3pm Gin Bowlers on the bandstand, 4.15pm Punch and Judy, 5pm Shoot the Moon on the bandstand

- Blake Street

Sedgemoor FM will be in Fore St by the Blake Statue and there will be street theatre, music, shows and festival stalls.

Noon Cabin Fever Family Circus Theatre Show, 1pm Carmen Escapologist and Operatic Finale, 2.30pm Merlin Fire Juggling Under Water Show, 3.30pm Emma Petkovic Hula Hoop Show and workshop

- Angel Place

Visit Angel place and watch the stunning aerialists performing an aerial acrobatic show and take part in the aerial workshops. Listen to jazz and street bands with Bridgwater’s Jazzical Swing Band and the Big Noise Street Band and enjoy street theatre visiting the centre throughout the day.

12 noon Sunken Circus Sea Angels – Aerial Circus Show and workshop, 1pm Big Noise Band,1.30pm Sunken Circus Sea Angels Aerial Circus Show and workshop, 2.15pm Jazzical Swing Jazz Band, 3pm Sunken Circus Sea Angels Aerial Circus and workshop, 4pm Bridgwater Voices Community Choir

- Bridgwater Library

The Human Library is a celebration of the rich and diverse cultures, nationalities and languages in our area.

You will be able come into the library and ‘borrow’ a person from some Bridgwater's many cultures to chat with. Learn a few simple phrases in another language or hear stories of how they came to live in Bridgwater. The ‘Human Books’ will be sharing their music, recipes and experiences and answering your questions about their lives.

- Bridgwater Arts Centre

There will be a free children’s show by CBeebies and after party at the Arts Centre. Please reserve tickets by ringing 01278 422700 or visiting bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk

11am CBeebies The Three Musketeers, noon – 6pm Open for refreshments and exhibitions, 6pm – midnight Quayside After Party with eclectic DJ’s Blue Beat, Lone Arranger and the Global Jukebox.

- King Square

Opera for All Garsington Opera will be showing their filmed performance of Handel’s Semele.

Food and refreshments will be available all day, face painting and family arts activities for the children.

Noon Jazzical Swing, 1pm Ben and Alfie violin and double bass 1.40pm Opening of Semele with the Garsington Opera, Opera For All and the Bridgwater Voices Community Choir, 2pm Semele Garsington Opera film screening, 2.45pm Interval, 4.45pm Close and Thank you

- Eastover

Take a walk across the bridge and discover New Rd. Keep an eye out for some of our festival walkabouts including Hotch Potch stilts on the High Seas and Bella the beautiful dragon fly. Have a go in the Lego station and sample some traditional Portuguese food by Cafe Aveirense and delicious Greek food from the Acropolis.

Noon Flute and Harp by Maurice, 12.30pm Hotch Potch on the High Seas, 1pm Dragon Fly on stilts, 2pm Flute and Harp by Maurice, 3.15pm Big Noise Band, 4pm Merlin Cadogan juggling extraordinaire, 4.15pm Boat on Legs, 4.30pm Cabin Fever pirate walkabout

- West Quay

The Quayside is the place to be to enjoy cafes, bar and music and linger a while sampling sounds and tastes in a maritime setting.

Noon, Lone Arranger Plunderphonics : Eclectic mix of music, 1.15pm Emma Petkovic Hula Hoop Show, 1.30pm Lone Arranger Plunderphonics: Eclectic mix of music and bits, 2.30pm Ben and Alfie Violin and Double Bass folk tunes, 3pm Lone Arranger Plunderphonics: Eclectic mix of music and bits, 4pm Carmen, 4.30pm The Enchanter – musician

Keep an eye out for events in The Engine Room, Unity House and the Blake Museum too.