Eat, drink and be merry is the message from Nantwich Food and Drink Festival organisers as the town prepares to host thousands of “foodies”.
More than 30,000 visitors are expected at the three-day event billed as “the biggest and tastiest food festival in the country”.
Visitors to Nantwich between September 6 -8 will be offered a huge range of regionally-produced gourmet foods, beer and wine tastings.
This year’s crowd-puller will also include a massive food emporium on Church Lane car-park offering delicacies and drinks from around the globe.
Another marquee, the Mornflake Food Hall, will be sited on the Bowling Green car-park and new to the Residence on Mill Street will be a children’s activity centre sited on its green.
After its successful launch last year, the town square will be the venue for a seated Food Theatre where chefs from Cheshire restaurants will show off their skills on a Aga Rangemaster stage.
Food and craft stalls will be dotted at open venues across town including Churchyardside, Pepper Street and the Cocoa Yard.
The Methodist Church Hall will host its Pudding Club offering desserts made by ladies of the church, while the White Horse pub car-park will be the venue for a bouncy castle, face-painter and crazy golf.
Nantwich Museum will host a photographic display of scenes from last year’s festival as well as its “100 Years of Food in Nantwich” display.
The Market Hall will be open for trade and a Man V Burger charity contest asking entrants to chomp through a 5lb burger to boost funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Food festival chairman Deborah Robb said: “We can guarantee an event even ‘bigger and better’ than last year because it actually is.
“This year the infrastructure is spread across a much wider area, all in the heart of town.
“Last year people commented on the feel-good factor of the festival. Yes, it’s about food, but also about showcasing our beautiful town and welcoming nice people.
“We have wonderful sponsors and 40 plus volunteers all out to make this weekend the most memorable yet.”
The festival generated more than £2m income for the town last year and organisers hope to top that.
Food shops across town will offer samples and displays while non-food shops are playing their part by offering discounts.
Maps have been printed showing the main attractions and leaflets will be handed out over the weekend.
For more on activities visit www.nantwichfoodfestival.co.uk
(Pic above: Nantwich Food and Drink Festival chairman Deborah Robb (centre) and key supporters from Mornflake, Delmar, Magenta, Residence, Rookery Hall, Redshift Radio, Temples, PurePR, Co-Op, David Wilson Homes, Rodney Densem Wines, Chatwins, Total People, KidzKitchen, Brian Mellor, Bentley and Nantwich Town Council)
(Pic below: Nantwich town crier John Parsons limbers up for the charity Man v Burger contest being staged in the Market Hall to boost funds for Macmillan Cancer Support)
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