THE smokey taste of a chuck wagon all the way from Kansas, USA, was just one of the highlights of a food festival.
With the smell of smoked meats from Mr BBQ lingering in the air, Auckland Castle, in Bishop Auckland, attracted thousands of hungry food lovers to the annual Wear Valley Food Festival.
Mr BBQ got his inspiration from the States, but his company from Bedlington, in Northumberland, stood side by side with other local producers from the region.
Kim Fryer, castle manager, said: "I think people want to come and see their local producers and want to buy food from them. It feels like you are putting something back into the region."
Mouth-watering salad dressings, 100 per cent beef burgers fresh from the grill and various cooking demonstrations in the marquee kept the thousands of visitors flowing through the castle gates throughout the day.
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