With more than 30 food stalls, cookery demonstrations and live performances this year’s Colmore Food Festival will be serving a mouth-watering mixture of cuisine, music, paintings and theatre.

Java Lounge Coffee House, Philpotts, Jake’s Coffee Box and The Royal Angus Hotel will be making their debut at the festival alongside Colmore Business District favourites Nosh & Quaff, Opus, Metro, Hotel du Vin and Purecraft Bar & Kitchen plus Michelin-starred Purnell’s will be serving delicious treats from their stall.

The Festival prides itself on its taster dishes at no more than £4 each, allowing visitors to try multiple culinary delights without feeling too naughty.

This year’s event is sponsored by The Opus Family, which will have an ‘Opus Garden’ in the heart of the Festival area.

There are also two live stages: One is the kitchen demo stage, where chefs from BID venues can show off their talents and flair with food showcases and workshops.

The second stage plays host to bands and musicians from in and around Birmingham, creating a truly local event. There will be musicians playing covers, original music, rock, pop, blues and jazz, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

For more information visit www.colmorebusinessdistrict.com

Kick off your Sunday shoes and cut loose! Based on the 1980s hit film, this is one fine musical that sizzles with the same spirit of youth, rebellion and romance. Starring Gareth Gates and Maureen Nolan.

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Usher in Uncle Sam’s celebrations with an evening of non-stop dancing to a series of classic movie hit anthems from the sensational Briefcase Blues Soul Brothers.

Visit www.nailcotehall.co.uk

Join the ultimate feel-good party with the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical. Set on a Greek island paradise this is an unforgettable story of love, friendship and ABBA!

Visit www.birminghamhippodrome.com

A fun and family friendly exhibition celebrating Coventry’s link with tractors. See vehicles old and new, learn about the technology and celebrate the 70th anniversary of the TE20, the first tractor off the line at the Massey Ferguson Banner Lane plant.

For one day only the Local Drinks Market will celebrate a magnificent collection of quaffable goodies all made within 50 miles of Brum. Expect free tasters from local producers, masterclasses led by some of the city’s most exciting experts, home-grown offerings from top local bars and inventive chefs whipping up delicious morsels to complement the drinks.

You’ll receive a tasting glass and a guide to everything happening during the day, a hand-stamp so you can come and go as you please. You are then free to go and explore, taste samples and chat to producers.

The impressive list of exhibitors is nearly as long as a toddler’s arm. Here you go:

Langley’s Distillery :: Bringing their “Made in Birmingham” gin.

Fixed Wheel Brewery :: Delicious ale brewed in the Black Country.

Burleighs Gin :: A ‘London Dry’ style gin made in rural Leicestershire.

Twisted Barrel Ale :: Fantastic ales crafted in Coventry and are already gaining cult appeal.

Two Towers Brewery :: Meet our most local brewery and try their Birmingham themed ales!

Halfpenny Green Vineyard :: Delicious wine made in Staffordshire. Try these award-winning products and be wowed!

Cuffufle Preserves :: Fabulous natural cordials and cocktail mixers made from foraged and locally sourced ingredients.

Sacre Brew :: A small, artisanal microbrewery in Wolverhampton specialising in American, Belgian, and German beer.

Indian Brewing Co. :: These guys brew awesome craft beers whilst maintaining quality of colour, aroma and taste.

Shakespeare Distillery :: Stratford Gin’s essence comes from its authentic Tudor garden botanicals.

40 St Pauls :: Sample their own handmade Hockley Tonic syrup.

Girls.Drink.Vodka Presents Jelleys Vodka :: Why not try some fantastic Jelleys Vodka (winner of Hot Craft Spirit 2016).

Kitchen School :: Get green fingered and find out more about their fantastic classes and growing schemes in Digbeth.

There’ll also be some of the city’s best bartenders running the “BAB Bar” and masterclasses galore.

For more information about booking and a list of masterclasses visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-choose-livelocal-drinks-market-tickets-24347316479

Strictly 18+

This annual Ascot celebration is always fantastic fun. Enjoy a champagne reception on the Terrace, buffet lunch and live big screen TV coverage of all the action, followed by an indulgent afternoon tea.

Visit www.nailcotehall.co.uk

A pageant of carriages, grand parade of livestock and quad bike stunt displays will be among the main ring attractions in a fun-filled, exciting and educational day for all the family.

With his trademark intelligence and sharp wit Bill Bailey explores the gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they really are. And it just wouldn’t be the same without music, so there’s plenty of that too!

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This wonderful celebration of food and drink returns with some of the region’s finest chefs on show. Includes live demonstrations, the street food avenue, wine and champagne theatre and a chance for the kids to cook too.

Quote BL241 when booking tickets to take advantage of a 2 for 1 offer.

Visit www.foodiesfestival.com