A FREE annual music festival is returning this weekend after two years of cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The stages are already being set up for BunkFest 2022 at the Kinecroft in Wallingford.

The volunteer-run festival is taking place from tomorrow (September 2) until Sunday, September 4.

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Mayor Marcus Harris opening the festival at 6pm tomorrow before Friday’s show starts with Tom Webber at 6.15pm, followed by Steve Marano & Band at 7.30pm and the headliner Geno Washington & The RamJam Band at 9pm.

Saturday’s show starts with My Mate Dave at 12.30pm, Banter at 1.45pm, Band of Hope at 3.15pm, Donnelly & South at 4.45pm, RSVP Bhangra at 6.15pm, Edward 11 at 7.45pm and headliners The Blues Band at 9.15pm.

Sunday’s show starts with The Moonrakers at 12.30pm, 21st Century Abba at 2pm, Ma Bessie at 3.30pm, Swanvester Social Club at 5pm, True Strays at 6.30pm and headliner Rusty Shackle at 8pm.

Pubs and cafes across the town have started to release information about special events and deals they will have on over the weekend including Jim Beans coffee shop in St Martin’s Street which will be selling alcohol from midday.

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The Keep bar has also released a new BunkFest-branded gin which will be sold at the event for a limited time.

For more information about the performances or the festival in general, visit: bunkfest.co.uk

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

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