The popular Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival will return under its new identity, ‘The Big Manx Feast’, at Noble’s Park next month, with a TV chef and Great British Bake Off star among the line-up.

Earlybird offer tickets are now available to purchase online at www.bigmanxfeast.im at the cost of £8.60 for adults. Accompanied under-16s are free.

The event, which is being headline sponsored by Isle of Man Creamery, is taking place on Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20 at Noble's Park in Douglas.

Other local companies and organisations supporting the event are Tevir Group sponsoring the Feasting Hall, Dandara Homes Ltd hosting the Kitchen Table Talks programme, the Isle of Man Arts Council supporting the live music programme, The Isle of Man Farm Shop, and Island Escapes sponsoring Manx Cultural entertainment.

Building on the legacy of the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival, which was last held at the Villa Marina Gardens in 2023, The Big Manx Feast brings together more than 60 food and drink producers, caterers, artisans and activity providers, creating an engaging weekend for food lovers and families from across the Island.

Organisers say Manx ingredients will take centre stage through cooking demonstrations, expert talks, family entertainment, live music and an extensive showcase of local produce.

With award-winning international cake artist Aimee Ford as compere, visitors can look forward to appearances from TV chef Michela Chiappa, Great British Bake Off star Toby Littlewood, social media sensation Pierre.le.Chef and barbecue experts from Jack's Meat Shack.

They will be joined by a strong line-up of demonstrators from local businesses, including Georgie Revill of The Cook Shack, Fynoderee Distillery, Coast Bar and Brasserie, Kiki Lounge, and Noa Bakehouse, among others.

Managing director at Isle of Man Creamery, Stephen Keeley, commented: ‘As a proudly Manx business, becoming headline sponsor of The Big Manx Feast is a natural fit for us.

‘The festival provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate local producers, showcase the quality and provenance of Manx food and drink, and connect directly with consumers.

‘It's an exciting time for our business, and we are delighted to support an event that shares our commitment to promoting the Island's incredible produce and the people behind it.’

Ollie Neale, board member for government agency Business Isle of Man and managing director at Okell’s Inns, commented: ‘The Big Manx Feast gives us a platform to showcase what the Isle of Man's food and drink sector has to offer.

‘We have excellent producers, strong hospitality businesses and high-quality local ingredients, and this event brings those together in one place.

‘We're grateful to the sponsors who have chosen to support the event and help us deliver a programme that features both well-known visiting talent and people making a real contribution to the sector here in the island.

‘For anyone with an interest in food and drink, it's an opportunity to learn something new, support local businesses and see the quality of Manx produce first-hand.’

For more information, and to book tickets, go online to www.bigmanxfeast.im