These pictures show how many people came to Bolton this weekend for the Food and Drink Festival.

There were dozens of stalls set up in the town centre serving up dishes, people in fancy dress and musicians on the stage in Victoria Square.

Among the big names to make an appearance were celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott, Si King from the Hairy Bikers and former Emmerdale star Lisa Riley.

Elsewhere local favourite and MasterChef winner Simon Wood, Robert Owen Brown, and Great British Bake Off stars Makbul Patel and Phil Throne, were showing off their skills.

Music has played on Le Mans Crescent from headling acts to tribute bansd and local artists.

Children have also been able to enjoy an Ancient World’s themed children’s marquee, where free activities have been put on by the hosts.

The event has gone ahead over the last three days and much more is expected tomorrow.