Stuck for ideas to keep your child amused this weekend?

A trip to Gravesend High Street on Saturday could be the answer as a promised bigger and better International High Street festival returns to town.

Organised and paid for by local traders with the support of Gravesham Borough Council, the festival was launched last year to remind people about riverside traders and boost customer numbers.

After the event's success, a bigger and better festival with a line-up of local stars and stalls has been organised for the people of Gravesham to enjoy.

Owner of Cabelos hair salon Rachel Barry, who has spent many hours organising the festival, is looking forward to the big day.

She said: "We are trying to develop community spirit in the High Street and bring in more people. It will be a fun day for all the family."

The High Street, which is home to a market and 63 premises and Town Pier square, will be alive with entertainment and activities from 10am onwards. Mayor of Gravesham Cllr Ken Jones will officially open the festival, followed by the Mexican musical stylings of the Salvador Mariachi Band who will playing in the High Street throughout the day.

Strong man Paul Carter, from Gravesend, will be pushing himself to the limits in a show of strength as he pulls a car up the High Street.

Many faces from last year's event will be making a return appearance, including teenage guitarist Zac Vincent and dancers from the Julia Young School of Dance.

Prizes will also be up for grabs, including three full make-overs at Cabelos, with the winners being announced in a raffle draw at noon.