This year's Hyndburn Mela and community festival takes place on July 24.
There will be some marquees offering children's activities such as face painting, henna art, nail painting and bracelet making.
There will also be several artists displaying local work and crafts.
People are encouraged to bring a picnic while pupils from Accrington Academy have also made some food for the event.
Children's rides will also be at the event and a variety of small sporting activities.
There will be a full afternoon of live music from the bandstand with local bands and musicians.
Line-up
Jah Blakk Mosiah featuring the crossbones Dub collective (reggae)
Brother Bastion and special guests (acoustic blues)
Saba (Asian rap vocalist)
Callin Shotgun (acoustic covers duo)
Fusion(Asian dance troop)
Moral Panic (indie covers and original songs)
The Nowhere Boys (Sixties to present day covers).
* The Hyndburn Mela and Community Festival takes place on Sunday, July 24 at Oak Hill Park, Manchester Road, Accrington. Entry is free and open to all age groups and families.
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