DISCERNING gastronauts had plenty to tempt their taste buds with at a food event in Ashburton last weekend.

Now in its 11th year the Ashburton Food and Drink Festival is a celebration of the fantastic local food producers and traders that are found in and around the historic Dartmoor town.

Photo: Steve Pope MDA030922K_SP010 Ashburton Food and Drink Festival. Living life on the veg - Will Fricker from Riverford Farm
Living life on the veg - Will Fricker from Riverford Farm (© Steve Pope / MDA)

And oined by other producers from across Devon all were able to  present their top class produce in a foodie festival  that has gained a reputation for excellence and fun.

The town’s North Street was transformed into a wonderful street market, and this year saw the festival extend into Cleder Place where even more top tucker and brilliant beverages were available to taste and buy.

The atmosphere was further enhanced by live music from some top local musicians who helped keep the carnival atmosphere going.

Photo: Steve Pope MDA030922K_SP003 Ashburton Food and Drink Festival. Richard Drake of Curworthy Cheese from Okehampton
Richard Drake of Curworthy Cheese from Okehampton (© Steve Pope / MDA)
Photo: Steve Pope MDA030922K_SP008 Ashburton Food and Drink Festival. Ruth Aldridge and Andrew Cheesewright of Exeter-based Cocorico
Ruth Aldridge and Andrew Cheesewright of Exeter-based Cocorico (© Steve Pope / MDA)

► A two page picture special of Ashburton Food and Drink Festival features in the current edition of the Mid-Devon Advertiser newspaper, be sure to pick up a copy!