Lawn mower racing returns to West Country
Lawn mower races will commence in Cross this weekend.Picture: Jeremy Long - Credit: Archant
Lawnmower races, rock climbing and outdoor activities return to a Somerset festival this bank holiday weekend.
YMCA Dulverton Group will bring its annual event to Cross after a year's break, which will run from Saturday until bank holiday Monday.
The festival promises activities including segways, mud buggies, archery, virtual golf and Nerf gun battles.
There will also be face painting workshops, a bouncy castle, petting zoo and soft play area.
Families can also try a selection of food at the jam-packed event.
The event will be held at Cross' Days Field, in Old Coach Road, from Saturday to Monday.
The festival opens on Saturday at 10.30am and finishes on Monday at 4pm.
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Money raised from this weekend's event will go to the YMCA group's work supporting communities in the area.
Tickets, priced £5-£20, are available online at www.ymcafamilyfestival.co.uk