PHUKET: The Phuket Seafood Fiesta 2012 kicks off on Friday (August 24) with an official opening at 6pm at Jungceylon in Patong.

The annual festival aims to promote the eating of seafood by both locals and tourists.

Highlights include a trainee chef cooking competition on Saturday (August 25) at 3pm, followed by a towel folding competition and a “classic” bartender competition.

Sunday will see a DIY cooking competition at 3pm, followed by a “flair” bartender competition at 5.30pm, the Thailand Champion Bartender Show at 6pm, and then the closing ceremony.

The Phuket News and Live 89.5 are media sponsors of this event.

For more information call 076 212 213.