Organisers of the Nantwich Food Festival are gearing up for an influx of 40,000 visitors to the town.
The three-day festival, backed by local food manufacturer Mornflake, will features food and exhibitors from around the globe during the event August 31 to September 2.
And there will be a new-look to the festival this year with Nantwich Civic Hall as the venue for celebrity cookery demonstrations by Ready, Steady Cook star Paul Rankin, former Corrie actor Sean Wilson and Great British Bake Off winner Sophie Faldo.
The event is also specially selected to host Delicious magazine’s prestigious regional food awards with a ceremony on Love Lane car-park.
And Mornflake’s huge Food Court on the Bowling Green car-park will be filled with delicacies from around the world and sited around the town centre will be more than 200 exhibitors.
It’s the company’s 11th year behind the event which remains one of the largest ‘free to enter’ festivals in Europe, helping to showcase Nantwich history and its independent shops.
Mornflake marketing manager Richard Jones said: “The festival is a fantastic marketing exercise for Nantwich, supporting the local economy by drawing visitors at a time when things normally quieten down for tourism.
“We have a long history in Cheshire and are very proud of our roots. The festival also allows us to meet the local people who have enjoyed our products for decades and champion that most versatile and healthy of products – oats!”
Festival chairman Christine Farrall added: “Mornflake plays an important role in the Nantwich Food Festival.
“It is an example of how a successful local family-run food business can help to promote our volunteer-led event with generous sponsorship.
“The Mornflake stand, with its eye-catching colourful displays, is always a draw to the thousands of visitors throughout the weekend.
“The company’s support of the festival over many years has without doubt contributed to its growth and success.”
Festival director John Coulter added: “Costs of staging the event rise every year but Mornflake has remained loyal.
“It’s a main sponsor and a great friend of this important local event which does so much to showcase Nantwich as a destination town.”
Full details of the three-day festival available at www.nantwichfoodfestival.co.uk
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