TIME is running out for traders to take centre stage at this year’s Bournemouth Air Festival.

Space is filling up quickly, with some positions including catering and bars already full, and pitches on a ‘first come first served’ basis.

This year’s flagship festival, which has the largest single audience of any aviation event in Europe, will take place from August 31 to September 3.

It will feature the world-famous Red Arrows alongside the RAF Typhoon and the historical Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Cllr Millie Earl, portfolio holder for tourism, said: “Bournemouth Air Festival is a huge event in the area's calendar and is a major opportunity for traders to get in front of consumers.

"Whether it is tasting, sampling, educating, informing or relationship building, the Air Festival is a chance to make meaningful connections with people.”

Traders who want to register interest should email event officer Cara Donn at cara.donn@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or apply online at bournemouthair.co.uk/commercial