An Indian street festival will take place this weekend, featuring traditional food, clothes, henna and dance.

The new event, in Maidstone, will be hosted by Masala Street Food and will run from 9am until 6pm on Sunday at Lockmeadow.

It will be the second of a trio of summer sessions run by the council at the entertainment centre this month.

Cllr Claudine Russell, cabinet member for communities, leisure and arts said: “We were so pleased by the phenomenal buzz of the Thai Festival at Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre last weekend.

“Maidstone Borough Council is keen to continue this exciting events programme and celebrate cultural diversity in our town.”

A breakfast of a South Indian dish, Idli will kick off the event as attendees will have the opportunity to taste the popular savoury rice cake.

At 12.30pm there will be a competition to see who can finish their curry the quickest and the winner will be crowned Masala’s Street Food King or Queen of the Curry 2023.

In between there will be various stalls featuring henna, handicrafts and more.

Music and entertainment, including Indian dance performances, will also take place.

Entry is free with subsidised tickets for an Idli Breakfast and limited tickets for the curry challenge.

Those who wish to participate in the above activities can purchase their tickets by scanning the QR code on the event poster.

“We hope you will join the festivities at the Summer Indian Street Fest in the Love Food @ Lockmeadow food hall this Sunday,” said Cllr Russell.