YOUNG visitors to the Taste of the South festival are set to be entertained with a variety of activities, performances, arts and crafts.

Children will have their own Cub Corner at the event, which takes place at Chapel Gate in Christchurch from July 21 to 22, with live music, local food and drink, chef demonstrations and tastings, as well as a Zen Den health and wellbeing area.

Organisers of the event are inviting children to attend the new Cub Corner area with their parents and grandparents, to enjoy storytelling, games, face painting and even the chance to grow their own plant to take home.

Educating and teaching the "cubs" is set to be an important factor of the new area, introducing them to the world of food, where it comes from and giving them a chance to learn about all things South.

Entry to the festival is free for all children under 12.