THOUSANDS of delicious food and drink delicacies will be on the menu later this month when Alcester hosts its spring food festival. 

The hugely popular free event, which has previously seen more than 20,000 visitors flock to the market town, will include about 100 stalls lining the High Street offering a vast array of produce. 

Alcester Court Leet will be adding colour to the proceedings with their ceremonial mini-assizes, judging the quality of the meat, bread and ale on sale.

Once again, Apprentice winner Alana Spencer's new company Ridiculously Rich will be offering her delights at the event. 

Alcester and Forest of Arden Food Festival sales director Alison Brown said: "Alcester is a quintessential English gem and we really welcome visitors. 

"Our ancient streets have magnificent Tudor, Georgian and Victorian buildings containing a wealth of individual local shops who will be contributing; our welcoming pubs and cafes will be open. 

"For a great free day out, especially if you love good food and drink, the Alcester and Forest of Arden Food Festivals cannot be beaten. 

An information stand will be located by St Nicholas' Church. 

The event, organised by the Alcester and Forest of Arden Food Festival group, a community benefit society run and managed entirely by volunteers, will run from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, May 20. 
All profits go to local good causes.

For more information visit our website at alcesterfoodfestival.org.uk.