WELLS Food Festival will once again put some of the region’s finest food and drink producers under the spotlight on Sunday, October 13.
“We’re hoping to welcome 200 artisan traders this year,” says Jon Abbott, festival director.
“Visitors can expect to find a fantastic collection of talented, local producers offering delicious food and drink to either enjoy on site or take home.”
Regular festival-goers will recognise lots of familiar favourites with some producers returning for the tenth year or more. These include Little Jack Horner’s sausage rolls, Worley’s Cider, Plum, Duff & Stuff Christmas puddings, Gilbert & Swayne chocolates and lemonades from Hullabaloos.
There are also plenty of newcomers making their debut at the festival, taking advantage of the extended Artisan Market which will stretch down the High Street. These might be local companies, but the food on offer is globally inspired with kimchi and kombucha from Glastonbury Ferments, Greek products from Med Deli, salsa from the Happy Mexican and miso from Sumikichi Miso which is made from locally sourced ingredients including Mendip Hills spring water.
A full programme of events should keep the whole family entertained including a Celebration of English wine, kids’ activities in the Children’s Zone and cookery sessions in the Fun Kitchen, the Food for Thought marquee, Charlie Bigham’s cookery book signing and an exhibition in the Town Hall of the finalists in the Wells Food Festival photography competition.
The event runs from 10.30am-4.30pm, with free entry. Visit www.wellsfoodfestival.co.uk for more details.
• Picture: Hullabaloos (John Law)