Thousands flock to food festival celebrating locally produced food and drink

Thousands attend the food festival in Leicestershire. Credit: Simon Gribbon

Thousands of people descended on the The Melton Mowbray Food Festival in Leicestershire this weekend to enjoy a display of locally produced food and drink from across the UK.

It's one of the largest regional food festivals in the country, taking place at the Cattle Market in Melton Mowbray.

Local produce on display. Credit: Simon Gribbon

Visitors were able to enjoy live demonstrations and tastings in the Cookery Demonstration Theatre as well as entertainment from dancers.

Visitors enjoying the produce. Credit: Simon Gribbon
The festival took place in Melton Mowbray. Credit: Simon Gribbon