A food festival championing local food, music and activities will be launching in an east Suffolk town.

The Grow, Cook, Eat Festival will take place in Great Eastern Square in Felixstowe from 11am to 3pm  on Sunday, September 29.

The new event will be run by Edible Felixstowe, an organisation encouraging the production of local produce and grassroots businesses. 

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The event will offer a wide range of locally sourced food, including an autumn casserole presented by award-winning chef Alice Davies.

There will also be a quirky smoothie bike on offer, where the power of your own pedalling will be used to create your healthy drink.

A range of cooking and growing competitions will also take place, including a sweet and savoury cook-off and a best tomato competition.

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Locally-produced food and craft stores will also be on offer and there will be live music.

Children's activities such as treasure hunting and potato printing will also be on offer. 

The event is free and open to the public.

There is no need to book a ticket you can just turn up.