Family music festival date set for May 30

PiddleFest, organised by the Piddle Valley First School PTA, will return on Saturday May 30 to raise funds for the school, a community fund and an air ambulance appeal after the inaugural 2025 event raised more than £4,000.

PiddleFest, a family music festival set up by parents to support the local school and life‑saving charities, will be staged on Saturday, May 30. The event is organised by the parent teacher association of Piddle Valley First School in the village of Piddletrenthide. Last year’s inaugural festival raised more than £4,000 and attracted around 500 people. Organisers say the 2026 event will follow a similar format and continue to support the school, a community fund and the air ambulance appeal for a new base at Leonardo Yeovil. Key details: - Date and time: Saturday, May 30, from 1pm to 9.30pm. - Location: Piddletrenthide field. - Organisers: The PTA of Piddle Valley First School; named organisers include Dani Horrigan, Beth Redley‑Steer, Sarah Larden and Dani Elliot. - Fundraising: The 2025 event raised over £4,000; 2026 proceeds are planned for the school, a community fund and the air ambulance appeal for a new Leonardo Yeovil base. - Lineup: Headline act Rat Race will perform, with Nina Garcia, Sam & Richie and The Grass Rats also listed on the bill. - Tickets: Adult tickets are £14.50; children aged 14–16 are £5 and under 14s go free; ticket information is listed on the festival website. Summary: PiddleFest’s return builds on a successful inaugural year and is presented as a community celebration of local music while raising funds for local causes. The festival is scheduled for May 30 and ticketing details are available through the organisers’ published information.