More than 10,000 people gathered at the 60th anniversary of a well-loved village festival.
The annual Worstead Festival was held on the weekend of July 25 and 26 with the village's population swelling to ten times its regular size.
It began in 1966 to support repairs to St Mary’s Church and has grown into a major fundraising and community event.
This year’s attractions included galloping horses, BMX stunt riders, dog agility, live music, a chef theatre, fairground rides and BRICKcon for LEGO fans.
There were also more than 100 artisan craft stalls and a wide array of food concessions, plus a well-stocked bar
Sixty-six stallholders have already reserved pitches, meaning more than half of next year’s spots are already allocated.
This year's event raised more than £100,000, with around £40,000 set to be distributed to local good causes.
The figures were announced at the festival "wash-up" meeting last Friday night in the village hall.
Jennie Gubbins, the festival’s treasurer, said: "This is overall a great result for a local charity in a smallish village run by volunteers and everyone involved should be proud of what has been achieved."
She said rising costs did affect this year’s totals, with more facilities and more music acts being brought in.
The outgoing chair, Jane Bond, added: "I want to thank my fellow trustees and all the volunteers I’ve worked with.
"I’m proud of what we’ve achieved and of the help we’ve given to so many charities and organisations."
Organisers are now inviting applications for grants, with the deadline set for September 30.
The Worstead Five Mile Run, which is held the Friday night before the festival, is also growing, with 737 runners taking part.
Next year’s event will take place on July 24 and 25.
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