Sun shines upon Exeter food festival

The sun shone upon the crowds that flocked to day two of the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink today.

Hundreds of people enjoyed a packed line-up of activities including chef demonstrations, workshops, festival farmyard, cheese and wine masterclass, live music, Festival Question Time with BBC Radio Devon presenters as well as plenty of delicious regional food and drink to enjoy.

Tonight’s After Dark Music Festival at Exeter Castle features Electric Swing Circus, a 6-piece band which delivers a dazzling fusion of 20's swing and stomping beats, with support from Cameron Mills and Raining Globe.  More details here.

Now in its 13th year, the festival is at Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens in Exeter City Centre until Sunday (24 April).

The festival attracts more than 100 artisan food and drink producers from the region selling delicious south west meat, cheeses, bread, cider, wine, beer, oils, cakes and much more. It brings a winning formula of something for all the family as well as lively and informative features for foodies of all ages.

Familiar highlights - the Darts Farm Taste and Knowledge Teepees and Festival Cookery Theatre - are back with a full timetable of demonstrations by regional chefs and producers each willing to share their expertise and skill with visitors.

Gates open at 10am tomorrow (Sunday) for the final day of the festival . See what’s in store at www.exeterfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk