There's just a few weeks to go until the Guernsey Food Festival is back for its third consecutive year, organised by Taste Guernsey and VisitGuernsey. From the 15-24 September 2017, the festival showcases the best of the island's produce, and with spaces still available for some of the events, and great value travel deals available, it's the perfect last minute gastro getaway.

This year's festival aims to support local food and drink producers and restaurants by showcasing many of Guernsey's delicious cuisines. There will be special promotions in bars and restaurants as well as streets markets with local produce and dishes. Gastronomic tours around the island are available, along with chef masterclasses and live interactive events for everyone to enjoy. For further details and bookings, visit www.visitguernsey.com/food-festival or follow @GuernseyFood on Twitter for updates.

Here are a selection of not-to-be-missed events at the 2017 Guernsey Food Festival:

Street Food Evening

Friday 15th September, 7pm

Búho at The Fermain Valley Hotel

Guernsey's newest Mexican restaurant – Búho – will launch this year's festival with a special evening celebrating street food from across the globe. The restaurant will showcase some of its tantalising Mexican dishes, alongside a mix of Cuban, South African and Asian dishes created by a variety of visiting London and South African Street Food chefs. There will be five stalls of different street food for diners to work their way around while enjoying Latin music. Tickets are priced at £40 per head which includes a cocktail on arrival and unlimited food.

Extreme Food Challenge

Sunday 17th September, 1pm

Crown Pier, St Peter Port

Visitors can watch a selection of contestants squirm as they blind taste a tasting menu of extreme foods from all over the world, with samples available for the audience too. The Extreme Food Challenge is part of the Big Guernsey Market, which is the focal point of the festival over the first weekend featuring local food and drink stalls and live food shows. Entry is free.

Herm Oysters Tour & Oyster and Wine Pairing at Octopus

Monday 18th September,11.30am – 3pm, & Wednesday 20th September, 12.30pm-4pm

Departure from St Peter Port Harbour

This boat trip offers the opportunity to visit the oyster beds around neighbouring Herm, where one of the Bailiwick of Guernsey's most delicious delicacies are harvested, visible on low tide. Afterwards, the boat heads back to Guernsey for lunch at Octopus, Guernsey's newest seafood restaurant on the edge of St Peter Port seafront, where executive chef Mickael Pesrin will be presenting a variety of local dishes, each served with a different wine. Tickets are priced at £40 per head which includes Bumblebee boat tour and Octopus. Max groups of 16 per trips – tickets to be purchased before event.

Grape, Apple & Grain Festival

22nd – 24th September, 12pm-11pm (Fri & Sat) 12pm-6pm (Sun)

Crown Pier, St Peter Port

Sponsored by Guernsey's first microbrewery White Rock Brewery, the Grape, Apple & Grain Festival allows visitors to enjoy a variety of craft beers, real ales and ciders, along with a variety of wines from around the world. The festival will feature live music and entertainment throughout the weekend, and there'll be a variety of street foods from all over Guernsey to sample alongside. Entry is £5 and includes a festival glass

Chilli Eating Competition

Saturday 23rd September, 1pm

Crown Pier, St Peter Port

For the second year, Guernsey Homegrown Chillies will put people's heat tolerance to the test, as part of the Grape, Apple and Grain Festival. They will be looking for volunteers from the audience. Entry is £5 and includes a festival glass.

Package to the Guernsey Food Festival:

Channel Islands Direct is offering three nights B&B at the Best Western Moores from £219pp by sea from Poole or £285pp by air from London Gatwick, based on two adults sharing. The offer is valid for travel on September 15th-17th and September 22nd -24th. For more information or to book visit www.channelislandsdirect.co.uk/the_islands/guernsey

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