THE South Ham will play host to a fun-packed free party celebrating home-grown food and local music talent, and including a world record attempt for the largest ever 'jam'. Now in its third year, the Kingsbridge Food and Music Festival is a celebration of the best food and live music the region can offer. It runs from Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 1, at the quay and bandstand. Food lovers will be in their element, with Middle Eastern and southern Indian food, as well as wood-fired pizzas, chargrilled steaks, sushi, proper Devon pasties, Thai and chilli sauces, real ale and wines, meringues, cream teas, puddings, ice cream and much more. The Heron Valley cocktail and cider bar will also be running throughout the event. On the music front, this year sees an eclectic mix ranging from folk, blues and classical, to up-and-coming dance DJs, ska and funk bands. Acts include Sam Fearon, Panda, Chippie Tucker, Hazaar, The Sheikhs, Dr Oz, and Three Men in a Wok. The festival will also feature the eight-piece funk band Freshly Squeezed and energetic soul outfit Yes Sir Boss, who have played alongside Joss Stone and featured on BBC Radio 1's Rob Da Bank's show, as well as Radio 2 and 6 Music. On Sunday, June 1, the Big Jam, a world record attempt for the biggest group musical jamming session, will take place. An open invitation is extended to anyone to download the chords and music from the website and come along with their instrument to play. Talented young musicians are also encouraged to come along on Saturday and Sunday mornings until 11 am to busk and showcase their music. For more information, programmes are available from the Kingsbridge Tourist Information Office and other outlets around Kingsbridge, or visit the website http://www.kingsbridge">www.kingsbridge foodandmusic.org or www. facebook.com/kingsbridge foodandmusic or Twitter @Kb_FoodandMusic. The festival is a not-for-profit organisation and this year will be supporting the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. The official sponsor is Toad Hall Cottages.