Paisley Daily Express

Getaslice ofthe actionat foodfest

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Paisley Food and Drink Festival continues today with a mouthwater­ing feast of food, drink and entertainm­ent.

There are more than 30 traders in the town showcasing the finest street food, bars, live music, entertainm­ent and fun for all ages.

The event, which is one of Scotland’s largest outdoor food and drink festivals, takes place in the town’s Abbey Close from noon to 9pm today.

Platform independen­t street food market is returning with a host of delicious street food traders, including Kochchi Sri Lankan Street Food, Hector & Harriet artisan food, coffee & cocktails, Moskito Spanish Bites, and The Peruvian British Street Food Award Winner 2020.

Visitors will also be able to purchase produce from local trader stalls, including Cafe Fairfull, the Paisley Drinks Co, Gatehouse Coffee Roasters, Brew, Legends of the Dark Gods and Chocoworks.

Event organiser Renfrewshi­re Council has teamed up with Renfrewshi­re CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) to host a dedicated Beer Tent as part of the festival site.

There’s also a packed programme of live music to enjoy at the festival’s live stage, courtesy of the town’s famous The Bungalow music venue.

Alan McEwan, of The Bungalow, said: “The Bungalow is delighted to be part of the Paisley Food and Drink Festival again this year.

“There’s performanc­es from Angela McCallum School of Music and Starlight Musical Theatre and a variety of great music, including The Big Braw Scottish Show, a ceilidh with Reely Jiggered, big sounds from The Bobby Deans Big Band, ska favourites Skaledonia, local soul band Lemon Soul and to top the day off, the fantastic Spiders on Mars David Bowie tribute. See you down the front!”

There’s also lots of fun for children and families with hands-on food workshops, face painting and street entertaine­rs.

Find out more at https:// paisley.is/featured_event/ paisley-food-and-drinkfesti­val/

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Bungalow Alan McEwan

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