Child’s play as sun shines on Shrewsbury Kids Fest - with video and pictures
Kids got to go wild at the third annual festival in Shrewsbury dedicated entirely to them.
With plenty to do, hundreds of families spent the sunny weekend at the Quarry for the third annual Kids Fest.
From bouncy castles and donkey rides to water slides and an adventure wall, people travelled from all over the county to enjoy the child-focussed fun.
Parents weren't completely left out of the two-day event. Picnic areas, a variety of food and a giant TV screen showing the royal wedding meant adults had their own fun.
And a specially created "Megan Sparkle" ice cream was one of the more popular treats for young and old.
Penny Arnold, 38, decided to stop in on the festival while visiting family in Shrewsbury.
From Cheltenham, she and her two-year-old daughter Ella enjoyed exploring the wide variety of attractions.
"We've never been before – we didn't know it was an annual thing," she said.
"It's amazing. It's really good, there's so many exciting things and a lot of variety.
"Just the fact that it's so factored around children is great, because it means the parents can have a nice time.
"We'll definitely come again."
David Parry travelled from Horsehay, Telford, with his son Thomas.
"It's a good day out for the kids," he said.
"We've never been here before, so I brought my boy Thomas.
"We've done the foam party, and we've done all the bouncy things.
"It's fantastic, and really good value. We'll definitely be coming again."
Bubble football and obstacle courses proved popular across both days, with tennis courts, laser tag and golf also on offer.
As well as the things to play on, there were stalls across the Quarry for the event.
Children had the chance to meet with police and even sit in their squad car for pictures.
A book section offered a quieter alternative to the crazy events elsewhere, and there was plenty of chance for messy play as well.
The event is the second of its kind held this year, with the first Telford Kids Fest held in February.
Some of the money raised will go to the Harry Johnson Trust, which was set up in memory of seven-year-old Harry after his death from double hit non-hodgkins lymphoma.
