Petrolheads are revving up for a day of motor-fuelled entertainment as CarFest returns to Renfrewshire this weekend.

There will be classic, vintage and specialist custom cars on show in Paisley town centre on Saturday, June 17, as well as muscle cars, supercars and motorbikes.

A police motorbike and a vintage fire engine will also be on display at the event, which is being staged at The Cenotaph, High Street, County Square and Gilmour Street from 10am until 4pm.

As well as treats for motor enthusiasts, there will be plenty of free family-friendly activities of offer, such as face painting and balloon modelling.

There will also be a children's Grand Prix, bumper cars and giant Scalextric, powered by bikes, in the Piazza Shopping Centre.

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Attendees will be able to enjoy live music at busking zones and those looking for last-minute Father's Day gifts can browse a variety of stalls at The Cenotaph.

The town centre market will feature local businesses including Paisley Craft Beer Co and Paisley Pie Co, Cards, Party Balloons and John McKay Jewellers, as well as Fab Fancies, the Auld Atelier, Kettle Black, What If and the Butterfly Room, Paisley Shopmobility and Taste Buds Paisley. 

The event is being organised by Bill's Automotive Detailing and sponsored by business improvement organisation Paisley First.

Colette Cardosi, chair of Paisley First, said: "We're thrilled to be supporting the return of Paisley's CarFest to Paisley town centre once again.

"It's a firm favourite in our calendar of events, there really is something for everyone.


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"And with a great market and lots of free activities for the kiddies, there is no better day out to help get you in the mood for summer!"

Willie Chrystal, of Bill’s Automotive Detailing, added: "CarFest is one of the highlights of the car enthusiast's yearly calendar.

"CarFest has grown since its inception in 2014 and has been bringing owners and petrolheads together ever since.

"Our supplier at Angelwax has always supported the event with prizes for the best-presented vehicles.

"It's a great start to the summer!"

Visit www.paisleyfirst.com for more details.