IoM Food & Drink Festival 2015 attracts 7,000 people

A record 7,000 people attended the two-day festival in the Isle of Man

Seven thousand people attended this year's Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival, organisers have confirmed.

The figure equalled the record turnout for the two-day celebration of Manx cooking and produce, and was an increase of 1,500 on last year.

More than 55 exhibitors took part in the festival, which featured cookery demonstrations at the Villa Marina.

Agriculture minister Richard Ronan said he was "delighted so many people took the opportunity to attend."

He also said he was "pleased to hear business was booming for exhibitors".

Festival-goers are encouraged to submit feedback online.