A popular food festival will return to Ramsbottom later this month with a variety of savoury and sweet treats on offer.

The annual Chocolate and Cheese festival will be welcomed once again to Ramsbottom Civic Hall around the urn and church gardens in celebration of two dairy-based delights.

The festival, which takes place on Sunday, March 24, from 12pm to 4pm, will see businesses share artisan products with residents.

The event also boasts live music, stalls, cooking demos and creative spaces with children among other offerings.

Bury Times: The Sugar Tart Cupcakes stall holder, Debbie in 2023The Sugar Tart Cupcakes stall holder, Debbie in 2023 (Image: Danny Crompton)

Cllr Gareth Staples-Jones said organisers had been “working hard” to bring the event to the town once again and encouraged residents to head to Ramsbottom town to support its shops and businesses, which will be open during the event.

Last year’s event, held in April, turned out to be a sweet success as it attracted hundreds of visitors to the town.

Bury Times: The Ramsbottom Chocolate and Cheese Festival returns this monthThe Ramsbottom Chocolate and Cheese Festival returns this month (Image: Danny Crompton)

It was the first time the event had been held since the beginning of the pandemic which put a temporary pause on many festivals and events.

It saw stallholders from all around the region including Accrington and Clitheroe.

Entry for the festival costs £1 per adult.