Welcome to the Dales Festival of Food and Drink
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Our 2009 Festival was a great success - and we feel 2010 will be even better!
Upwards of 14,000 visitors had a great time over the holiday weekend, the traders and exhibitors had a bumper show. The weather was kind, despite a nip in the air on Monday, and Sunday was frantically busy, at one point visitors almost completely filling the large car parks. Sufficient funds were generated to promise a significant addition to the Community Fund and 13 community groups in Wensleydale have so far benefited from the proceeds!
Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire Gary Verity says, "Not only is The Dales Festival of Food and Drink a fun day out for the family, it also educates and informs people about how we can support local suppliers. It allows us to taste, smell, and see local food and to celebrate our fantastic Dales produce. This event brings the whole of the Yorkshire Dales together and visitors can experience the warmth of the Dales community firsthand."
Exhibitors
The food hall is the main venue for food and drink stands, with over eighty exhibitors, sited in a 14,000 sq ft marquee.
Farming for Food
These fun displays show how what the farmer grows becomes food in our shops, with live animals and interactivity.
Theatre
Free cookery demonstrations by leading local chefs throughout the day, held in our Theatre Marquee.
