LOCAL celebrity chef and Love My Salad Ambassador Glen Barrett will showcase his culinary skills at the upcoming 2016 National Horticultural and Innovation Expo to be held at the DAFF Research Station, Warrego Highway, Gatton on Thursday July 28.

As Chef at Brookfield's Wild Canary, Mr Barrett will demonstrate his creation of a trio of dishes, with a strong focus on local and seasonal produce, in four workshops across the day.

They will run at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm in the Lockyer Valley Growers Love My Salad tent.

Lockyer Valley Growers President Anthony Staatz said, "Glen's focus on regional and seasonal fits really well with our intention of bringing the public closer to the farmers that are actually growing their food."

"What better way to do this than with a local chef using local produce? We want to show that make eating vegetables can be fun and enjoyable!"

Featuring the theme 'sharing the fun, joy and versatility of vegetables', children will enjoy activities including finding salad ingredients in a maze, guessing competitions, and enjoying a salad.

'Visitors can learn essential skills of salad making as well as tips on produce selection and listen to interesting discussions with growers whilst experiencing a fresh Lockyer Valley salad,' Mr Staatz said.

The Lockyer Valley Growers Love My Salad tent is sponsored by family-owned specialist vegetable breeder Rijk Zwaan, who is also participating in the Expo.

Entry to the Expo is $20 for adults; free for students.

Once in the Expo, entry to the Lockyer Valley Growers Love My Salad Tent is free and everyone is welcome.

For more information visit www.lockyervalleygrowers.com.au.