Bristol Organic Food Festival is returning to the Harbourside next month.

The ninth annual event will take place from September 12 to 13, and this year it is focusing on the local community.

The festival, which is the biggest organic event in Europe, will host 250 organic exhibitors.

As well as seeing celebrity chefs in action, an expected 20,000 visitors will be able to try out organic food and drink, skin care, fashion, organic textiles, home design and even get some tips on organic gardening.

The festival is supported by the Soil Association and Yeo Valley Organic.

Patrick Holden, director of the Soil Association, said: "The festival is a major event for many of our food producers and a real celebration of all things organic. We are delighted that once again fantastic food will be taking over the Harbourside."

Sarah Weiner, festival manager, said: "The Organic Food Festival gives thousands of people the chance to meet the pioneers paving the way to a secure food system – one that is dependent on the sun rather than dwindling reserves of petroleum."

The festival will be open from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, September 12, and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday.

Admission costs £5, of which £1 is a direct donation to the Soil Association. There is free admission for Soil Association members and children under 16.