People can browse stalls filled with local produce as the annual Burnham food and drink festival returns to town this Saturday.

The eat:Burnham festival is a free, one-day event with more than 80 regional food and drink producers who will be well-spaced out throughout the Victoria Quarter, with some socially distanced entertainment.

Weston Mercury: Dark Matters Brownies at eat:Burnham food festival in 2019. Picture: MARK ATHERTONDark Matters Brownies at eat:Burnham food festival in 2019. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

The outdoor market, which showcases micro and small producers from across the region, will have measures in place to ensure it is run in a Covid-secure way.

Organisers are thrilled to be back working in their hometown and said the event has only been made possible by the support of local council officers.

Weston Mercury: The Glastonbury Cheese Company at eat:Burnham food festival in 2019. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe Glastonbury Cheese Company at eat:Burnham food festival in 2019. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

They said: “We know that weekend shindigs, days out and socialising have all been turned on their heads over the past year with plans disrupted and many regular events cancelled, and In 2021 we are hoping for the best, but ensuring our plans include a worst-case scenario."

eat:Burnham will run from 10am-4pm and will have dedicated blue badge and mobility scooter parking in Princess Street.