More than 10,000 people from around the world have helped put Maidstone back on the clubbing map.

The sun came out for one of town’s biggest music events of the year which saw party-goers travel from as far as Rio de Janeiro.

It was the third time The Social Festival, which ran from midday to 11pm on Saturday, has taken place at Mote Park.

Hotels around the town benefited as revellers stayed overnight, while many taxi drivers enjoyed longer fares to destinations outside the county.

Heavy traffic was reported on town centre roads as thousands flocked to the event at the Mote Avenue site.

This year’s gig for over 18s boasted a larger crowd, better production and a line-up of well known dance music DJs, including Jamie Jones and organiser Nic Fanciulli.

Other artists on the bill included world renowned names featuring Hot Since 82, Rob Cockerton and Dubfire.

Kent Police confirmed officers made four arrests for drug-related offences. A 20-year-old man from Neath, a 21-year-old from Sidcup and a 20-year-old man from Bexleyheath were arrested for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

All three men have been bailed pending further enquiries until October 25, officers don’t believe the incidents are connected.

A 30-year-old man from London, also arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs, was later released without charge.

The festivities were not welcomed by everyone. Maidstone council has so far received 23 complaints, with at least eight about noise.

Residents raised concerns over congestion on nearby roads and ground conditions in the park the following morning, while those at the festival were unhappy with long drink queues. Some suggested letting the public vote on whether the event should return next year.

Environmental officers from Maidstone Borough Council were at the site to monitor the sound levels and confirmed the music did not exceed the legal levels.

Liberal Democrat Cllr David Naghi, who lives nearby, said: "It was totally chaotic for us who live close to the park. There was no organisation or thought put in once those attending left the site.

"We raised these issues after last year's event, however it seems no changes were made."

In response event organiser, Luke Bendall said: "We work very closely with park management and local authorities to ensure that we reduce the environmental impact on the local area. Traffic leading up to the event ran smoothly, but inevitably after the event we did have traffic that was expected with a large amount of people leaving at the same time.

"The site and surrounding roads were clear by 23:45 which was our target considering the festivities finished at 23:00.

"A full traffic management plan was produced prior to the event and forwarded to local authorities, and more traffic signage was in place in the streets surrounding Mote Park. All local residents were also written to two months in advance and offered free tickets to the event, to which 400 took up our offer.

"We welcome all comments good or bad and will endeavour to reduce the impact on local residents at next years event, as this is our priority."

An army of workers cleared the four arenas after the show finished and returned the next day to restore the grass.

Organiser Mr Fanciulli confirmed a winter Social will take place at the Kent Showground, Detling, on February 6, 2016.