FOOD lovers flocked to the town centre on the second day of the 11th Bolton Food and Drink Festival.

Thousands made their way to the numerous stalls set up around the centre for what looks set to be the busiest festival ever.

Highlights of the day have included cookery demonstrations from John Torode and wine tasting masterclasses from experts Oz Clarke and Kate Goodman.

There have also been demonstrations from local chefs in Bolton Market.

This year's festival has even more for families to enjoy with the special science zone and the beach inside the Octagon Theatre.

Judging by the smiles on everyones faces and the huge number of visitors, it looks to be another hugely successful year for this famous event.

For more information about what is still to come at this year's festival, click here