But the festival is about much more than digging into the best local produce.

The event also provides an opportunity to showcase the very best in local talent, with a wide variety of music on offer to appeal to everyone.

Music program organiser Ian Russell said this year’s event is set to impress with a huge lineup of live music with acts scheduled every day of the festival.

“Every day of the festival between about 12pm and 2pm there will be live music on,” the Crooked Tree lead singer said.

Crooked Tree will be playing Friday January 20 from 6pm til 9pm and will also be part of the Ducks of Justice show, on the evening of Australia Day.

“They have been coming up from Sydney for a few years now,” he said.

“A whole lot of guys come from all over the place and have a play.

“I think the acts that we’ve got are going to be fantastic.”

Each Monday and Thursday the tent will hold live music between 5pm and 7pm and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening between 6pm and 9pm.

The weekend music events include Jazz, Irish and a Divas of Country night as well as a Blues event.

“Georgie Smith is playing on Sunday night,” Mr Russell said.

“She’s been away at university in Melbourne but is from Bald Blair … and she is amazing.

“A lot of the performers are from around the New England.”

Crowds will also get a rare opportunity to learn a musical instrument with the help from Armidale’s Highly Strung ukulele band. 

“A real feature will be Saturday afternoon which is a ukulele extravaganza,” Mr Russell said.

“The ukulele ladies from Armidale will be joined by performers coming from Sydney for the show.

“They are actually talking about running a workshop as well so that people can learn how to play the ukulele and join in the show.”