The Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival is upon us.

Here’s how you can make the most of the four day event, which will run from August 4 to 7 in St George’s Square and the wider town centre.

1. Don’t buy food from the first stall that takes your fancy - make sure you look around everywhere first

The festival offers culinary delights from around the world, featuring producers from across Yorkshire and some of your favourite Huddersfield eateries. As tempting as the sights (and smells) may be, don’t rush in to making a food decision - make sure you have a good nosy round all of the stalls first!

2. Pace yourself

The festival runs for four days - open each day from late morning through to 9-10pm. If you’re planning an all-dayer, pace yourself when it comes to food and drink — especially alcohol. You don’t want to miss the bands later on because you had to stagger home at 5pm. See if some bars will serve ales in smaller quantities so you can taste even more without the hangover to deal with.

3. Try something new

Everyone loves an old favourite, but with 70 stalls selling global cuisines in a small space, you’d be daft not to treat your tastebuds to something new and exciting. Transport yourself to sunnier climes with a paella or jerk goat, or get a taste of the exotic by tucking into Malaysian, Thai or Mongolian foods. Feeling really adventurous? Will you dare try Temujin’s crocodile, ostrich or kangaroo or some sizzling Caribbean hot sauce?

4. Buy some gifts

There’s more than ready to eat and drink cuisine at the festival. Stock up on some regional delicacies either as gifts for loved ones – or mementos for yourself!

TAKE a look at last year's event below

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5. Make new friends

Nothing brings people together like a festival, especially when it involves copious amounts of food and drink. Festival goers have travelled from around the UK in previous years to join in the fun, so why not share your bench with someone you don’t know and bond over some tasty dsihes? You may end up going home with more friends than you came with.

6. Get some new cooking tips

Do your family or friends groan when it’s your turn to cook? Surprise them all – and yourself – by popping along to the food demonstration tent. Chefs will be showing everyone how to cook everything from Italian and Malaysian dishes to chocolate. Also look out for Great British Bake Off finalist Sandy Docherty, who will be sharing her baking tips.

7. Go at different times each day

The festival vibe changes throughout the day, from relaxed elevenses to dance-offs at dusk. Avoid peak times if you want to grab a bite in a hurry.

8. Bring your kids

With all day entertainers and a special kids’ zone, the festival is a great family day out. Try introduce them to new foods, you may find out they’re not such fussy eaters after all.

9. See what else Huddersfield has to offer

In for the long haul? The main square can get pretty busy, so why not take some time out in between meal times to discover some of the town’s gems. A great place to find shade is the library and Art Gallery on Princess Street, while St Peter’s Gardens and Greenhead Park are only short walks away. Outdoor chess is available outside the library in the Piazza square. Intrigued by Huddersfield’s past? A 1.5 to two hour guided walking tour on the town’s transport heritage will go ahead on August 7 at the Harold Wilson statue in St George’s Square at 2.30pm, costing £3 per person.