From top chefs to chart-topping musicians, there is something for everyone as the touring Foodies Festival returns to Norwich for its second year.

The three-day food and drink extravaganza takes place at Earlham Park in Norwich from Friday, September 8 until Sunday, September 10.

The event started at midday on Friday and it is open until 9pm, with an ABBA tribute band headlining. 

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Norwich Evening News: Billy McNamara at the Fupburger stand at the Norwich Foodies Festival Picture: Denise BradleyBilly McNamara at the Fupburger stand at the Norwich Foodies Festival Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

It then runs from 11am to 9pm on Saturday and 11am to 8pm on Sunday, with dogs welcome on leads. 

There are top cooks appearing across the weekend in the La Española Chefs Theatre, which will also host a daily chilli eating competition, including MasterChef champions and local talent. 

Among the Norfolk chefs appearing are Richard Bainbridge (Benedicts), Daniel Smith (The Ingham Swan) and Andrew Jones (Farmyard). 

Norwich Evening News: L-R Andrew Jones (Farmyard), Richard Bainbridge (Benedicts) and Daniel Smith (Ingham Swan) will all be at the Norwich Foodies Festival Picture: James Randle (jmrstudio.co.uk)L-R Andrew Jones (Farmyard), Richard Bainbridge (Benedicts) and Daniel Smith (Ingham Swan) will all be at the Norwich Foodies Festival Picture: James Randle (jmrstudio.co.uk) (Image: jmrstudio.co.uk)

There is also the Cake and Bake Theatre, featuring Emporium Norwich owner Marcela Da Costa, the Drinks Theatre, the Kids Cookery Theatre and the Musicians Against Homelessness Stage.

Live music starts from midday all weekend, with the Saturday headliner the boyband Blue and on Sunday it is Toploader, behind the global hit Dancing in the Moonlight.

The Foodies Festival was founded 18 years ago in Edinburgh by Sue Hitchen and it has expanded to 13 locations across the UK.

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Norwich Evening News: Dale Hewings at The Drunken Sailors bar at the Norwich Foodies Festival Picture: Denise BradleyDale Hewings at The Drunken Sailors bar at the Norwich Foodies Festival Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Denise Bradley)

She said: "I wanted to create a family-friendly food festival that embraced local chefs and produce. 

"We held our first Norwich event in 2022 and were attracted to the city due to its food scene and amazing standard of chefs."

The event also boasts 30 street food traders, including Norfolk favourites such as Poke Nom with Hawaiian poke bowls and Dhaba at Fifteen with Indian cuisine, a fairground and artisan stalls. 

Tickets are available at foodiesfestival.com or on the gate and on-site parking is £5 a car.