THE Isle of Wight will come together for a fabulous day of family-friendly fun today (Sunday).

The End of Summer event at Smallbrook Stadium, Ryde, returns this morning.

Now in its second year, the event benefits a wide range of Island charities and good causes, and admission is by donation on entry.

Visitors can expect live entertainment, including a stage full of singers, dancers and even a fire-eater, The Ace of Cades.  

Isle of Wight County Press: Facepainting during last year's summer event.Facepainting during last year's summer event. (Image: Samuel Ford)

Other performers include Maestro of Sound, Sebotage, The Eye of the Dawn Dancers, Ali’s Fitness Fusion, Music Craft and Emily Wild.

Visitors should also keep their eyes peeled for characters from Star Wars and Doctor Who walking around the event site.

There will be a bouncy castle and inflatable slide, soccer skills with Football Fun Factory, a children's area, and plenty of fun and games, including Splat Messy Play.

Isle of Wight County Press: The event is fun for all the family.The event is fun for all the family. (Image: Samuel Ford)

Expect crafts, face-painting, a raffle, tombola, exhibits by Haven Falconry and the Vectis Vintage Tractor and Engine Club, more than 60 stalls, cakes, food and drink, Vintage Scoops ice cream and more.

The event runs from 11am to 4pm and on-site parking is available.