Lovers of food and art flocked to Poundbury for a celebration of the county's culinary and artistic heritage.

Producers from around the county set up stalls selling everything from shellfish and ice-cream to cider, chutney and sausage rolls.

Artwork, with Dorset's stunning scenery and seascapes prominent, was available for sale, while charities and other groups also set up stall to promote their message and engage with the families and foodies who flocked to Queen Mother Square for the event on Saturday, August 4.

Here is a video of one of the performances on the day - Dorset Phil.

Caroline Drever of Dorset Shellfish had set up at a prime location, and was doing brisk trade in lobster, oyster and crab 'n' mac - i.e. macaroni cheese with crab.

Mrs Drever - who was helped out by her daughter Stephanie - told the Echo that events like the Poundbury festival were a great way of promoting her brand and engaging with local consumers.

"It's been fantastic," she said. "There's a real feel-good factor."

Mrs Drever's husband and son fish out of Weymouth, providing much of the seafood sold by the company.

"It's great for small businesses to be able to come and sell at a place like this," she added. "And the crab 'n' mac has been selling like hot cakes!"

Dorchester mayor David Taylor meanwhile praised the festivals' organisers. "It's so well put-together, and so well attended," Mayor Taylor said.

He noted that it showed 'a community working together and acting together', and added that he had particularly enjoyed a bacon sandwich from a local producer.

"There's some fantastic produce on sale here today," the mayor said.

Dorchester couple Rosemary and Alan Teague said they came along every year, and always enjoyed the wares.

"The cheeses on offer are marvellous," Mr Teague said, while his wife said she preferred the locally made cakes. They added that both had enjoyed a glass of beer from Cerne Abbas Brewery.

Among the other stellar names of the Dorset food and drink scene present were Purbeck Ice Cream, West Milton Cider from Bridport, the Dorset Coffee Company, Dorchester's Top End Deli, Piddle Brewery and the Angel Cake Company.

As well as the culinary delights and array of drinks on offer, craft activities were available to keep the younger visitors occupied.

Volunteers from playgroup Cheeky Monkeys - and a lot of local mothers- hosted a series of craft workshops, while glittery face-painting was hosted by gynaecological cancer charity Go Girls Support Group.