Andover’s youth festival, A-Fest, that returned to High Street for its eighth year yesterday (Sunday, May 8) has been a huge success with scores of people enjoying the activities.

The event showcased amazing opportunities for young people in Andover, highlighting the range of youth provision in Andover, including martial arts, arts and crafts, dance clubs and more.

Check out our gallery above to see all the latest photos from today’s events.

Dmitrijs Meiksans and Katherine Bird were the co-organisers of the festival.

Groups represented at the festival include: DMK Potential; Hampshire Isle of Wight Youth Commission; Unity Youth; Andover Mind; Andover Girlguiding; Yellow Brick Road Projects; Breakout Youth; Koala Community Hub; Life Bus; All Knotted Up by Louise; Andover Community Events; Andover Museum; Matt Fiddes Martial Arts; Merry Go Round Storytelling; Purbeck Ice Cream Van; Sweet Ideas; Yates Makes; Steve's 3D Printing; The Geek Emporium; Nigel's Artisan Pizza Kitchen; Junction Road Curiosities; Purple Oak Support ; and Chapel Arts Studio.

Alongside the stalls, a fire engine, petting zoo, face painter, storyteller, wellow-weaver, attractions and live music from the A-Fest stage filled up the High Street with lots of things to do for the whole family. Music slots were filled by Mad Melodies, Lani Clayton, Andover Youth Choir, Nuno and Beth Smith

A-Fest was supported by Test Valley Borough Council, Hampshire County Council, Andover Town Council and Test Valley Arts Foundation, alongside Love Andover and InAndover.

The Advertiser's photographer Sean Dillow was snapping away and put together this fantastic selection of pictures to capture the day. Do you spot anyone you know?

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