Producers from in and around Bridgwater are just some of the many taking part in this year's Wells Food Festival.

The festival, which will take place on October 13, will celebrate Somerset's artisan producers and rich food culture.

This year, the festival will feature more than 200 producers in the Artisan Market, including a few from Bridgwater and the surrounding area.

Quantock Steamers will be attending with their famous steamed sponge puddings and meat suet puddings, while Dryad Gin will be selling their small-batch Somerset gin.

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For the first time in the festival's 12-year history, stalls will extend into the High Street, which will be closed to traffic for the day.

Jon Abbott, festival director, said: "Regular visitors will know how busy it can be.

"Utilising the High Street seemed the obvious next step.

"It means we can spread out a little more and also say yes to some enthusiastic new traders who have been patiently waiting to get involved with the festival."

Stands selling culinary delights will stretch from the High Street, into the Market Place and the Town Hall, along the Palace Moat and into the Recreation Ground.

But the festival is not just about the Artisan Market.

The Food for Thought marquee returns to shed light on how communities can tackle food-related social issues.

Participating charities and organisations include Healthy Somerset, Free Blood Pressure, Help for Homeless, the Shepton Community Fridge, Roots Connections, Wells Storehouse and The Blue School.

Meanwhile, the Celebration of English Wine marquee provides the opportunity to chat to individual vineyards and discover why English wines are growing in prestige and popularity.

Local vineyards will talk about their wine, with tastings on offer and the chance to buy wine by the glass or the bottle.

The festival’s headline sponsor, Charlie Bigham’s, will be on the Palace Green, celebrating the launch of Mr Bigham's first cookbook at the Wells Food Festival.

Supper with Charlie Bigham shares his favourite recipes.

The Wells Food Festival is set to provide a day of free foodie adventures for the whole family.