THE borough's biggest festival is hitting Enfield Town Park next weekend with a host of music and entertainment.

Thousands of people are expected to attend this year's Autumn Show, now in its 57th year.

Headlining the event is ska and reggae band The Beat, which rose to fame in the early Eighties.

Councillor Bambos Charalambous, cabinet member for youth, leisure, culture and Olympics, said: “This is a weekend that brings together arts, entertainment, fun for children and families, and celebrates the talents of local people.

"With stalls, information and details about local activities, the Enfield Autumn Show is an unmissable weekend in the life of our borough.”

Entertainment on offer includes London-based songwriter Kate Carr, Ninja folk band Victor Menace, West African band AJ Holmes and the Hackney Empire, and boogie blues artist Toby Barelli, known as "King Size Slim".

Revellers can also hear the traditional sound of remote equatorial villages brought to life by voodoo king Nickens Nkoso of Kasaï Masaï, or take part in traditional Greek and Turkish dancing.

Children can enjoy local horticulture and craft stalls, or meet the farm animals from the Wellgate Community Farmyard.

In the horticultural marquee, visitors can view a selection of local crafts, flowers, vegetables and cooking, or even enter something of their own.

Entries will be on display throughout each day and will be judged by professionals. Prizes will be presented to the winners by the Mayor of Enfield at the end of the weekend.

Councillor Del Goddard, chairman of the Enfield Leisure Partnership, said: “The Enfield Autumn Show brings all of Enfield together - the council, local communities, the voluntary sector, charities and businesses - against a background of celebration and enjoyment.

"Come and find out about local and council services, get a taste for a new pastime or enjoy some exciting entertainment. It’s a great weekend.”