Meet the exhibitors and visitors delighted to be part of Shrewsbury Food Festival

Businesses from around the country joined local food and drink producers to showcase their products, and there was plenty more fun for visitors at the event with live music, a homes and garden zone, games area and more.

George Evans from Telford was attending the festival with his business 'The Shropshire Macaron' for the third year in a row.

The 29-year-old set up his sweet treat company after he was always 'slightly disappointed' with maracons that he found in the county, and wondered if other macaron lovers struggled to find places to buy them.

George thoroughly enjoyed the festival, welcoming back previous buyers and new customers to his stall.

He said: "It's a good event and been a great turnout. It's always nice to get out and see people who routinely come and want to get more.

"I've done the event for the last three years and it's been one that's grown each year for me, from a business point of view it's always been a bit better.

"I've had people who have seen and bought products from me from the first year to the third, so it's nice to see that, and then there's people discovering me too.

"People want to support local, especially on these days, and I think it gives local businesses the edge over businesses that have travelled from further afield. It's great to see people wanting to support local businesses."

Friends Kieran Gibbon and Jamie Smith from Telford and Ludlow sampled plenty of beer on offer at the food and drink festival.

And, they were impressed.

Jamie said: "We try every one. Every one is different.

"I've really enjoyed it. I wouldn't say it's too different from last year but that's not a problem.

"It's a day we always try and make happen.

"It's nice, the music is quite good and jazzy."

Meanwhile, Denis Watkin and his wife Theresa have attended Shrewsbury Food and Drink Festival 'for as long as its been running'.

The pair from Herefordshire founded their business Gwatkin Cider and Perry more than 30-years-ago and had another great time at the weekend - pleased that the weather stayed dry.

Denis said: "The weather is nice, it's not too hot and not rainy. Everyone is up for it, and seems to be eating and drinking which is all that matters.

"Events like this are very important, it gives us a chance to go and sell and at the right price. It's nice for us to talk to the customers and engage with them.

"We do a lot of events like this so we're used to this life and the long weekends, but it's one of the better ones and busier ones."

The festival offers a wide range of food to visitors, from hot meals to refreshing drinks and ice cream.

Yasmin Hammonds visited the festival for the first time, and promised her candy floss wasn't all for her, saying: "I do have a nephew who I'm going to share with.

"We've really enjoyed it so far, the food is good."

James and Melisa Bartum have recently welcomed their daughter, Jessica, to the world, six months ago.

The pair have also recently re-located to Shrewsbury, and were impressed with their experience at the event after previously visiting Ludlow's food and drink festival.

Melisa said: "It's our first time. It's been good and we're really impressed.

"We like the cheese, the biscuits and the fudge."

James added: "I'd say it's good, the beer is good and drinks are cheaper than I thought."