THE crowds turned out in force for the return of the Bridgwater Fair.

After being cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event returned with a bang yesterday, with thousands turning out to enjoy the festivities.

Rides, stalls and all the fun of the fair were on offer.

The event runs until Saturday (October 2) - click HERE for all the details

Were you out and about? See if you can spot yourself in photographer Steve Richardson's snaps from last night:

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Riley Baker, Amelia Webster and Sophie Baker

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The Billett family

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Lynce Andrejko and Ruby Peppin

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The Parker family

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Claire and Benjamin Moxey with Jamie and Carolyn Higgs

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Laura, Paul and Ashton Quorroll

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Leonard and Georgina Cohen

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Sophie Harcourt, Tim Moore and Gerald Preece

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Chris Noonan

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The Smith clan

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The Reynolds family

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Travis and father, Joe Whitehead

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