Can he fix it? Richard Burr can, and probably bake it too. 

The Great British Bake Off 2014 finalist is the star attraction at this year's Taste Cumbria food festival in Cockermouth next month.

The fourth-generation builder was an instant hit with viewers. Affable and laid-back, with his trademark pencil behind his ear, he stunned judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with his cakes, pies and pastries.

His new book, Bake It Yourself, is due out next week and features 80 recipes from swiss roll to builder's quiche.

Taste Cumbria takes place from September 25 to September 27 and Richard will be giving a masterclass on the Sunday. 

More than 30,000 people are expected to attend the festival in the town centre.

Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan will host three sittings of his popular pop-up restaurant in a secret location as part of the festival.

Taste Cumbria is organised by CN Events, in association with Cumbria Life magazine.

The festival starts on Friday, September 25 with a Tickled at the Trout comedy night at the Trout Hotel. There’s a two day beer festival, in association with Jennings and Moo Bar, and Sparkle and Soul food and music at the Trout Hotel on Saturday night.

Throughout Saturday, 26 and Sunday, September 27, there will be a packed weekend of masterclasses, demonstrations and family activities, and a produce market and hot food court with dozens of stalls offering tastings and shopping.

Many of the independent businesses in Cockermouth also join in the event, offering special offers, samples and competitions with a food and drink theme.

The show marquee, on Main Street, will feature free demonstrations all weekend. 

Saturday, September 26

10am: Chris Archer, of Cottage in the Wood, Whinlatter

11am: Peter Gott, of Sillfield Farm near Kendal, Borough Market, London and Barrow Market

Noon: Steven Doherty, of the First Floor Cafe, Lakeland, Windermere

2pm: Luke Whittle, of the Sun Inn, Kirkby Lonsdale

3pm: Brew off between Gareth Kemble, of Carvetti Coffee, Embleton, and Judit Kovacs, tea specialist from Storrs Hall hotel, Windermere

4pm: Gary McClure, of Woodland Free Range Meats and Made in Cumbria

Sunday, September 27

10am: Peter Gott

11am: Scott Fairweather, of The Punchbowl at Crosthwaite

Noon: Gary McClure, of Woodland Free Range Meats and Made in Cumbria

1pm: Phillip Cranston, of Cranstons Butchers

2pm: Steven Doherty

3pm: Brew off between Gareth Kemble and Judit Kovacs

4pm – Chris Archer

Masterclasses at Riversmeet, Market Street, both days

Grub Club children’s masterclasses are free.

Tickets for the other sessions cost £5 per person.

10.30am: Fyne Fish, Cockermouth, present perfect sushi

11.30am: Carvetii Coffee talk about brewing better coffee at home

Saturday 12.30pm: Gin, with Katie Read of the Lakes Distillery and Olympian Chemmy Alcott

Sunday 12.30pm: Whisky, with John Drake and Katie Read

1.30pm: Great British Bake Off’s Richard Burr

2.30pm: Conor Toomey, Storrs Hall Hotel, Windermere, shows how to prepare fish from scratch

3.30pm: Grub Club, with Andy Walsh, of The Coffee Kitchen, with creative clarty pizza!

Tickets for the pop-up restaurant, events at the Trout Hotel and masterclasses are on sale now.

Visit www.tastecumbria.com, call 01228 612000, or visit the Cumbrian Newspapers offices in Workington, Whitehaven, or Bank Street or Dalston Road in Carlisle.