A chance to scoff and quaff while getting into the groove, there’s a mouthwatering menu of top quality international street food from some of the region’s finest artisan producers, and a live music bill fully loaded with top UK tributes and the cream of local bands. What’s more, it won’t break the bank!

“It’s the weekend before the big one – Glastonbury – but who can afford to be there with the family? So there’s no better way to get into the festival spirit this summer than joining us at Upton House,” says festival organiser Serena Wren.

The festival opens on the Friday with tributes to Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian and local rocker Chris Payn showcasing his new band. Saturday features amazing tributes to Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Kings of Leon and U2, with ace rockers Saints Of Sin, powerhouse vocalist Jordan Watts, cover masters Wonky Donkey and red hot party band All Funked Up. On Sunday, the line up is topped by Police Academy’s tribute to The Police with banjo-wielding good time merchants Sixteen String Jack, Chris Payn and the Mother Ukers also appearing.

How’s that for flava? And there’s more – here’s our special guide to the top ten food and drink producers at this year’s Upton House Food and Music Festival…

• The Bao Bao Beast – Amazing traditional Asian street food with a western twist, these guys know their onions… and their spices, and their pickles, and their meats.

• Sobo Smoko – This pop-up Texas barbeque business only started a couple of years ago in a back garden in Southbourne, and its big hearted flavours are still winning fans wherever it sets up.

• The Greekery – With totally authentic Athenian street food, The Greekery is a taste sensation. Souvlaka, gyros, Greek salad never tasted better than when served in the open air.

• Dorset Pizza Kitchen – This family-run, mobile, wood-fired pizza enjoys a reputation for outstanding quality. Pick up a slice and you’ll know why!

• Bournemouth Ice Cream – Guaranteed to put a smile on any face, this well-loved local institution always manages to pull out a few surprises; just check out the ice cream trays!

• Shanty – Poole’s very own seaside vodka, distilled using five types of hand-foraged organic seaweed.

• Two Lads Kitchen – With their famous Afghan street food, these boys pull out all the stops to deliver on flavour.

• Wings & Tings – The super fresh flavoured chicken wings from this Bournemouth-based outfit are a flavour revolution.

• Chock Shop – Amazing, next level artisan brownies to satisfy even the sweetest tooth.

• Boba World – For a non-alcoholic refresh, how about the authentic Taiwanese tastes of Boba World’s bubble tea?

First Release tickets start from just £18 for families, £7 for adults and only £3.50 for kids; with full three-day weekend tickets from £50 for families, £20 adults and £9 children.

The site opens from 5pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday and Sunday with pre-paid on-site parking available and well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.

Full details and ticket booking at www.uptonhousefoodandmusicfestival.com