Food Festivals
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Calendar of Food Festivals 2007

30 June 2007
Carmarthen Journal Buy Local Food and Drink Festival
Carmarthen town centre

A food festival with over 35 Welsh producers selling their produce to the public. More information: Annemarie Walker – 01792 514564

30 June 2007
Gwyl Fwyd Llandysul Food Festival
Llandysul Parc

Fun cooking competitions, fly-fishing on the River Teifi and local food stalls add to the atmosphere of this popular event. More information: www.llandysul-ponttyweli.co.uk or tel: Ann Jones 01559 362403

30 June 2007
Hay-on-Wye Food Festival
Hay-on-Wye town centre

Hay is almost as well known for its food festival as it’s literary festival! More information: www.breconbeacons.org or tel: Andrew Powell 01874 624979

6 - 7 July 2007
Gwyl Bwyd Mor Llyn Seafood Festival
Pwllheli Marina

Learn more about seafood and cooking from the celebrity chefs, demonstrations and lectures, with an opportunity to ‘try before you buy’. More information: tel: Mike Parry 01758 701795

8 July 2007
Cardigan Bay Seafood Festival
Aberaeron Harbour

A showcase of local fish and seafood with a stunning backdrop of the fishing harbour. More information: tel: Menna Heulyn 01545 570755

13 – 15 July 2007
International Food & Drink Festival
Roald Dahl Plas, Cardiff

Welsh producers are joined by others from countries such as France, Germany, Norway, Italy and new this year, South Africa. More information: www.cardiff-festival.com or tel: Connect to Cardiff 02920 872087

27 - 29 July 2007
The Big Cheese
Caerphilly Castle

Not just cheese but also other food, crafts and entertainment. Includes the ’Cheese Olympics’. More information: www.caerphilly,gov.uk/bigcheese or tel: Paul Hudson 01495 235875

An extravaganza of food, crafts, entertainment and of course cheese, the event attracts over 80,000 people and encompasses the ‘Cheese Olympics’.

28 July 2007
The Lampeter Food Festival
University of Wales campus, Lampeter

The tenth anniversary for this event, with more than 70 food and drink stalls this year. More information: tel: Chris Pearse 01570 422997

3 – 5 August 2007
The Big Welsh Bite
Ynysangharad Memorial Park, Pontypridd

A free food and agricultural show to promote healthy eating. More information: tel: Danny Thomas 01443 425336

4 August 2007
Cardigan River & Food Festival
Cardigan

A large festival with food stalls, cookery demonstrations, summer pageant, live music, childrens’ entertainment and the ‘Blas Aberteifi’ food tasting competition. More information: www.visitcardigan.com or tel: Matthew Newbold 01239 615554

25 – 27 August 2007
Brecon Beacons Summer Fayre
Mountain Centre, Libanus

An annual food, drink and crafts fayre at the The Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre over the August Bank Holiday weekend. More information: www.breconbeacons.org or tel: Andrew Powell 01874 624979

28 August 2007
Gwyl Fwyd a Chrefft y Frenni
Market Hall, Crymych

A craft and food festival, emphasising local meats, cheese, bread, honey, wine and ice cream. More information: Tel: Kevin Davies 01239 831455

1 - 2 September 2007
The Really Wild Food Festival
St David’s, Pembrokeshire

A unique celebration of hedgerow, coastal and wild foods to explore what can be eaten and encourage sustainable, innovative recipes. More information: www.reallywildfestival.co.uk or tel: Julia Horton / Brian Powdrill 01348 891381

1 - 2 September 2007
Welsh Food Festival
Glansevern Hall, Welshpool

A food and drink producers’ market with food from across Wales and the Borders. The Hall’s walled vegetable garden will also be open to visitors. More information: www.glansevern.co.uk/welshfoodfestival or tel: Shirley Owen 01686 640644.

14 – 15 September 2007
Aberystwyth Food & Drink Festival
Various venues, Aberystwyth
A full programme of Welsh suppers, cookery demonstrations, food stalls and entertainment. More information: www.ceredigion.gov.uk or tel: 01970 633066

15 - 16 September 2007
Abergavenny Food Festival
Abergavenny

One of the biggest and liveliest food festivals in Wales, with celebrity chefs, workshops, master classes, fish market, children’s food academy and cheese and wine show. More information: www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com or tel: Cathy Green 01873 851643

20 – 22 September 2007
Bridgend Festival of Wales
Bridgend

An event to celebrate the best in Welsh food, drink, dance and music. More information: www.bridgend-events.co.uk or tel: Lee Le Bruilly on 01656 661338

21 - 23 September 2007
Narberth Food Festival
Narberth town centre

Children’s cookery activities, local food stalls and demonstrations to showcase local and international cuisine. More information: www.narberthfoodfestival.co.uk or tel: Jackie Palit 01834 860084

22 – 23 September 2007
Mold Food Festival
New Street, Mold

A family festival with over 60 food stalls, school projects, chef demonstrations and children’s cookery workshops. For more information tel: Greg Shankar 01352 758662

28 September 2007
Haverfordwest Harvest Fayre

A Harvest Festival as part of British Food Fortnight, with cookery demonstatrions, tasting sessions and school visits. For further information: Kate Morgan – 01437 776168

6 October 2007
Brecon Beacons Food Festival
Market Hall, Brecon

A popular festival organised by the National Park Authority with over 60 Welsh food and drink companies. More information: www.breconbeacons.org or tel: Andrew Powell 01874 624979

11 - 14 October 2007
Anglesey Oyster & Welsh Produce Festival
Trearddur Bay Hotel, Trearddur Bay
Not just seafood, but also a sausage competition, cookery demonstrations and tasting sessions.
More information: www.angleseyoysterfestival.com or tel: Jayne Roberts 01248 725700

Llangollen Food Festival
20 - 21 October 2007
Royal International Pavilion, Llangollen

A weekend packed with specialist food and drink producers, cookery demonstrations and food lectures. More information: www.llangollenfoodfestival.co.uk or tel: Helen Roberts 01824 705802

Gwledd Conwy Feast
27 -28 October 2007
Conwy town and quay

Traditional Conwy foods such as mussels and honey will feature alongside a ‘Taste of Conwy’ Market and beer festival. More information: www.conwyfeast.co.uk or tel: Jane Hughes 01492 593874

Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival
27 - 28 October 2007

A carnival atmosphere with diverse and delicious produce. More information: www.cowbridgefoodanddrink.org or tel: John G Davies 01446 773171

Llandudno Celtic Winter Fayre
21 – 25 November 2007

European stallholders join local Celtic producers of food and crafts, with demonstrations by local celebrity chefs. More information: tel: Janet Johnson 01492 574504

Aberystwyth Arts Centre Christmas Fair
24 November 2007
Aberystwyth Arts Centre

A chance to buy seasonal food and drink with craft stalls stocking Christmas present ideas. More information: www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre or tel: Tamsin Wright or Louise Amery 01970 622889

Brecon Beacons Xmas Fayre
24 November 2007
Brecon

Christmas entertainment, carol singing and stalls with festive food and crafts. More information: www.breconbeacons.org or tel: Andrew Powell 01874 624979

Llandysul Christmas Fair
30 November 2007

Santa visits the town centre for festive activities and seasonal food. More information: www.llandysul-ponttyweli.co.uk or tel: Ann Jones 01559 362403

Caerphilly Christmas Market
8 - 9 December 2007

Festive market with over 30 Welsh food and drink producers, plus cookery demonstrations and workshops.

Carmarthen Journal Buy Local Food and Drink Festival
15 December 2007
St Peter’s Civic Hall, Carmarthen

Christmas shoppers can browse over 40 stalls from Welsh food and drink producers. For more information: Annemarie Walker – 01792 514564

Aberystwyth Christmas Food & Drink Fayre
15 December 2007

A last chance for Christmas shoppers to buy from around 60 seasonal food and drink producers. More information: www.ceredigion.gov.uk or tel: 01970 633066