A mini-festival is returning for its second year in a Suffolk town this weekend.

Called The Horkey, it will be celebrating the Suffolk way of life in the past and present and will be held at The Cut Arts Centre in Halesworth on Saturday.

Curated by writer and poet Dean Parkin, the event offers a full-day schedule featuring films, talks, poetry, exhibitions, as well as produce and craft stalls.

Mr Parkin said: "I came across the word Horkey through a poem written by Suffolk poet Robert Bloomfield in 1802.

Author of 'Silver Harvest' will be reading excerpts from his book at The Horkey Author of 'Silver Harvest' will be reading excerpts from his book at The Horkey (Image: Daryl Fraser)

"It's a traditional feast and custom, the name given to harvest celebrations, particularly in East Anglia.

"It’s a lovely title for this new harvest festival of the arts."

The festival will showcase two archive films presented by James Cecil of JBC films.

Deben Valley (1965) and The English Village Is Alive And Well offer insights into Suffolk's rural past.

The programme will also highlight two new local publications.

Robert Ashton, author of 'Where Are The Fellows Who Cut The Hay', will be discussing his book with Alys Kihl Robert Ashton, author of 'Where Are The Fellows Who Cut The Hay', will be discussing his book with Alys Kihl (Image: Robert Ashton)

Daryl Fraser will read excerpts from his historical novel Silver Harvest, and Robert Ashton will discuss his book Where Are The Fellows Who Cut The Hay?

Contemporary short films by broadcaster and writer Paul Heiney will feature Martin Clark, a sourdough baker from Middleton, and Darren Breeze, a woodturner in Lowestoft.

Artist and Nutmeg Puppet Company founder Meg Amsden will screen a tribute to late Lowestoft artist and puppeteer Guy Richardson.

The festival will also feature a performance from Mr Parkin, who will deliver poems "close to heart and home".

Traditional tunes from the Little Cote Folk Band will conclude the day.

Dean Parkin Runs On Again Dean Parkin (Image: Poetry People)

Horkey stalls will provide organic foods and grains from local producers, with refreshments from The Cut café.

The Horkey is scheduled to take place at The Cut Arts Centre in Halesworth on Saturday from 11am to 5pm.

Entry requires a £5 day pass, covering all events.

More details can be found at bit.ly/2024horkey.