Dad’s the way we like it! Why not treat the old man to a late treat for Father’s Day – a big weekend out at Upton House Food & Music Festival? He’ll love the laid-back mix of tasty treats and classic beats.

For three days from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 June, the beautiful surroundings of Upton Country Park are home to a premium programme of top UK tribute acts and the very best local bands and artists, as well as a smorgasbord of amazing food and drink, much of it from local producers.

It's the top-notch festival on your doorstep where the eats are as big as the beats!

“Taking the family to festivals like Glastonbury or even the Isle of Wight costs more than a lot of holidays, but Upton House Food & Music Festival has all the flavour of bigger events with none of the stress – it’s all the fun of the fare – both gastronomic and musical!” says festival organiser Serena Wren.

There can’t be many food and music loving dads who wouldn’t find the good stuff in Friday’s line-up with tributes to Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian following local rocker Chris Payn and his new band. On Saturday, there are rockin’ tributes to Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Kings of Leon and U2, with top local act Saints Of Sin, ballsy singer Jordan Watts, cover masters Wonky Donkey and the red hot All Funked Up. Sunday’s lineup is topped by Police Academy’s acclaimed tribute to The Police supported by banjo-wielding good time merchants Sixteen String Jack, Chris Payn and the Mother Ukers earlier in the day.

“Upton House Food & Music Festival is like having a party in your back garden,” adds Serena. “People love the easy vibe, the chance to check out some amazing food and have a bit of drink with family and friends!”

On the menu are big flavours from around the world including street food superstars Two Lads Kitchen with their famous Afghan street food, the super fresh flavoured chicken wings of Bournemouth-based Wings & Tings, and, for a sweeter tooth, check out Chock Shop’s amazing artisan brownies.

To drink there’s a variety of local craft beers and ciders as well as the distinctive flavours of Shanty, Poole’s very own seaside vodka distilled using five types of hand-foraged organic seaweed. And for a non-alcoholic refresh, how about the authentic Taiwanese tastes of Bubble 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.