THE Little Downham Village Fete returned on Saturday, with hundreds turning out to enjoy the festivities.

Ely Standard: Little Downham Fete, (l-r) Peggy Rose, Michelle Seidler, Jill Gibbs, with the Womens Institute cake stallLittle Downham Fete, (l-r) Peggy Rose, Michelle Seidler, Jill Gibbs, with the Womens Institute cake stall (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Little Downham Fete, (l-r) Noa, Ebony and Tyler, from Ely, playing with the sand gamesLittle Downham Fete, (l-r) Noa, Ebony and Tyler, from Ely, playing with the sand games (Image: Archant)

As well as the ever-popular beer tent, there was an array of food stands, children’s races and craft stalls.

Ely Standard: Little Downham Fete, (l-r) Jolene Pirie and Amanda Ward from Sweetie DahlingsLittle Downham Fete, (l-r) Jolene Pirie and Amanda Ward from Sweetie Dahlings (Image: Archant)

There was also a huge kite display, tug of war and even human hamster balls, which proved a real hit.

The event, held on the village recreation ground, also hosted a go kart track and raised funds for a number of charities.

Among those to benefit will be the East Anglian Air Ambulance.