Hundreds of Morris dancers are set to descend in venues across Evesham.
They will journey from across England and Wales to participate in the Vale of Evesham Morris Weekend from Friday 21 to Sunday, June 23.
Now in its 21st year, the event will host 500 male and female dancers, from 36 different 'sides', each performing various folk dance styles such as Border, Cotswold, Mumming, Molly Dancing, Northwest, and Rapper.
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On the Friday and Saturday evenings, Evesham Rowing Club, The Red Lion, and Bretforton's Fleece Inn will hold informal folk music and song sessions.
Dancing will take place in various towns and villages during the day on the Saturday, before ending with a display in Abbey Gardens.
A special Quarter Peal will be rung from the 16th Century Bell Tower by the Four Shires Guild of Bell Ringers at 6pm on the Saturday.
On the Sunday, a procession will set off from Abbey Park at 11.15am, with 25 sides parading along Bridge Street to Market Place.
Market Place and the town centre will host further dancing throughout the afternoon.
Mayor of Evesham, Robert Raphael, is also expected to present the "Evesham Stick" to the group that best embodies the 'spirit of the Morris'.
There will also be a service at All Saints Church at 10am on the Sunday, followed by a historic talk about Evesham Abbey in the Abbey Gardens.
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