THERE will be music and drama as well as food on offer at this year's Dales Festival of Food and Drink.

The annual festival, taking place in Leyburn Market Place on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, will feature more than 80 food and drink producers.

The free event will also include cookery demonstrations and live music, including a new 'Live and Local' event in the marquee from 6pm to 8pm on Saturday.

Event organiser Julie Greenslade said: "We have got lots of new local producers this year, including new Wensleydale gin company, Taplin and Mageean Spirit Co.

"We are looking forward to having local band Hollywood Boredom, singer Rosie Allenby, and Songbirds, a choir of children aged four to 12."