FOOD group Hampshire Fare is on the lookout for businesses involved in growing, making, selling or serving county-produced food and drink.

The not-for-profit organisation is planning the 17th Hampshire Food Festival, taking place this July, and is keen to hear from businesses eager to be involved.

The festival takes place from the July 1-31 across the county and involves more than 70 food and farming events.

Last summer’s festival attracted an estimated 145,400 visitors and generated £4.36m in visitor spending. This celebration of the thriving local produce scene incorporates a wide range of events, from farm and vineyard tours to pop-up restaurants, tastings and chef demonstrations.

Tracy Nash, commercial manager at Hampshire Fare, said: “Hampshire is bursting with delicious local food and drink. The month-long Hampshire Food Festival is an opportunity to show people what is grown and made in the county and offer unique experiences. From walking with buffalo to distillery tours or watching demos from top local chefs the festival offers something for all tastes.”

She added: “We’d love to hear from local food and farming businesses keen to run an event and benefit from the promotion it offers.”

To find out more about how to get involved, visit hampshirefare.co.uk or call 023 8073 3830.

Events need to be registered with Hampshire Fare by next Friday, March 31.