Goodwood Racecourse will play host to a wide range of artisan food producers next month as the sought-after BBC Good Food Festival arrives in Sussex for the first time ever.

From Friday, September 9 to Sunday, September 11, families can enjoy a day out of shopping, entertainment and food tasting on top of the South Downs.

Festival-goers are encouraged to take a picnic blanket and feast on all their foodie finds from the many food producers who will be showing off their wares at the event at Goodwood Racecourse.

And in addition to the mouth-watering goodies on display, the festival vibe will be brought by live music, vintage fete games and children’s activities. Even the family dog is welcome to join in for a fun, relaxed late summer day out.

The BBC Good Food Festival will feature a whole host of food producers, street food and bars offering carefully-curated, easy-to-nibble food and, to accompany, delights such as an Aperol Spritz bar, craft beer and much more besides.

The BBC Good Food Market will allow visitors to buy direct from producers and talk to the creators and innovators of some of the UK’s most exciting food offerings as well as try new products from well-known nationwide brands.

At the Let’s Talk Food Stage, visitors can hear from experts and food producers as a line-up of fascinating and informative talks and question-and-answer sessions unfold throughout the three-day event.

The festival sponsors, French biscuit brand Lu, will host a stylish café at the event showcasing their biscuits – which have been a mainstay in French homes for the past 176 years.

Fellow sponsor Lexus cars will also offer festival-goers the chance to test drive their latest, fully-electric model.

Event director Rachael Clarke said: “We can’t wait to bring the BBC Good Food Festival to Sussex next month where we will showcase a stunning array of local producers and artisans from across the country, as well as some household names.

“With entertainment, laid-back music on the bandstand, games and crafts to keep the children busy, brilliant street food and delicious smells of cooking, it’s set to be a fantastic celebration of the end of the summer at a stunning venue.”

Tickets are available online now and, by quoting AD20 at the checkout, you can enjoy a 20 per cent discount off the adult price of £15 and OAPs, £13. Children, aged 17 and under, go free each day. Groups can enjoy savings of 25 per cent off and organisers get a free ticket for every ten booked.

For more information, or to book tickets, visit www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com