One of Wales' biggest annual festivals - Pembrokeshire Fish Week - launched in spectacular style on Saturday. Thousands of people flocked to Milford Haven Docks for the opening day of the festival - an action-packed event for families and foodies. Visitors had a whale of a time watching cookery demos from top chefs Bryn Williams and Michelin-starred Will Holland, buying the freshest fish straight from local fishermen, and tucking into delicious local fish and seafood in the 'Blas y Tir' pop-up restaurant. Families enjoyed exploring the Tall Ship Irene from Bridgwater, cookery workshops, a festival treasure trail, rowing demos, kayaking trips, plus live music, dance, magic, children's craft, drop-in art and much more. Tourism Minister, Edwina Hart, said:  "I'm delighted that the Welsh Government has supported the development of Pembrokeshire Fish Week which has become much looked forward to event by both visitors and locals alike.  "In 2013, the festival had a direct economic on the county of £2.5million which is further evidence of the event's success and growth. The 2014 programme is packed full of events with something for everyone. I wish the organisers every success this week." The opening day is just one of some 200 events in Fish Week - which continues until Sunday. The festival is run by Pembrokeshire County Council. Kate Morgan, the council's food officer, said: "We've had a fantastic opening weekend to Fish Week and would like to thank all the organisers for some brilliant events. "There's still plenty left to see and do all over Pembrokeshire - make sure you come along and enjoy the fun!" There are stacks of eating out events for food-lovers - and much, much more and if you love classical music, come and enjoy a performance by the Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra at Pembroke Castle tomorrow (Saturday, July 5. The 'Proms in the Castle' event will finish with a major fireworks display. Pembrokeshire Fish Week is part-funded by the Welsh Government and the European Fisheries Fund. For full details on all the events in Fish Week, please view http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk">www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk