ILKLEY'S riverside is the venue for a big foodie celebration this weekend.

Ilkley Food and Drink Festival is on Saturday, June 10 from 10am to 8pm and on Sunday, June 11 from 10am to 7pm at East Holmes field.

A spokesperson said: "Brand new for 2023 are our Interactive Tasting Sessions hosted by experts from across the region. All sessions include food or drinks.

"The Cookery Theatre will be taking centre stage, with support from Leeds Cookery School. Experienced chefs from across the region will be presenting original dishes with five free performances a day.

"As always, the glorious backdrop to Food Festival is the Main Stage, with deck chairs for you to lounge on while enjoying fantastic performances."

Bands on Saturday include Will On Sax, Hot Aire Concert Band, Howlin Mat, Love Pop Choir Ilkley, Scoble, Swan & Friends, Flying Funk, The Killaz UK and Ibiza Sax.

On Sunday bands will include the the White Rose Concert Band, Hannah Goodall, Lucy’s Pop Choir, Danny Charles Band and Liam Gray as Robbie Williams.

The spokesperson added: "On the hour, every hour, we have mind-boggling live family entertainment! Catch some incredible interactive performances - each show is different from the last."

There will also be roaming comedy acts, free kids activities, delicious street food, artisan markets, independent bars, a fun fair and inflatable land.

Ilkley Food & Drink Festival is partnered with charity Bradford Mind, who support those suffering with mental health difficulties.

The spokesperson added: "We appreciate your kindness in previous years' festivals to raise over £75,000 for MIND, and again encourage all attendees to help us support their vital cause."

For more information and tickets visit ilkleyfoodfestival.com