Events
February 2008
Spring Farmers’ Market
When: Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th February
Location: Fryers Garden Centre, Knutsford, WA16 0SX
Details: Support your local farmers and enjoy their high quality, locally grown and produced foods: meat, free range eggs and poultry, cakes and desserts, home baked pies, award winning Cheshire cheeses and beer, fruit and veg and much more. Opening times for Saturday 9am – 4.30pm and Sunday 10.15am – 4pm
Contact: Jane Weir, 01565 755455
March 2008
Chester Food and Drink Festival
When: Saturday 22nd – Monday 24th March
Location: Chester Racecourse, Chester, CH1 2LY
Details: Events here will include a large producers` market, showcasing the district’s impressive variety of top quality produce, from cheeses, meat products, fruit, vegetables, ice cream, shrimps, salmon and cider to homemade chocolates and preserves. The festival will also hold celebrity chef demonstrations throughout the festival , and the gala dinner. There will also be Cheeserolling taking place on Tuesday 26th February from 11am at Bridge Street, Chester.
Contact: www.chesterfoodanddrink.com
Stockport Producers Market
When: Friday 28th March, 10am – 3pm
Location: Stockport Market, Market Place
Details: This event will include a selection of local food and drink producers selling their produce.
Contact: Emma Boronat, 07931 540111
April 2008
Stockport Producers Market
When: Friday 18th April, 10am – 3pm
Location: Stockport Market, Market Place
Details: This event will include a selection of local food and drink producers selling their produce.
Contact: Emma Boronat, 07931 540111
May 2008
Reaseheath Festival and Open Day
When: Sunday 18th May, 11am – 5pm
Location: Reaseheath College, Reaseheath, Nantwich, CW5 6DF
Details: A great opportunity to see Reaseheath at work and play! Lots for the family – dog show and agility display, riding displays, food stalls, dairy and horticulture demonstrations and much more! For full details of events and attractions, visit the website below.
Contact: www.reaseheath.ac.uk
The Arley Horse Trials & Country Fair
When: Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th May
Location: Arley Hall, Estate Office, Northwich, CW9 6NA
Details: This event attracts 10,000 spectators and over 500 competitors and is fast becoming one of the leading equestrian events in the North West. There will be a large food marquee full of local produce and goodies.
Contact: www.arleyhallandgardens.com
The Home and Garden Show
When: Friday 30th May – Sunday 1st June
Location: Chester Racecourse, Chester, CH1 2LY
Details: Top National and Northern designers will showcase their latest innovations in the Home and Design Emporium, giving you the opportunity to be the first to see the North’s established and up-and-coming talent. Pay a visit to the Kitchen Zone to watch cookery demonstrations by some of the UK’s finest chefs, then head to Food Village to stock up on interesting ingredients and great kitchen gadgets. At this year’s show, we will be promoting high quality locally produced ingredients and organic produce. If you’re interested in buying fresh, seasonal ingredients then the cuisine zone is the best place to find them.
Contact: www.thehomeandgardenshow.co.uk
June 2008
Cheshire Show
When: Tuesday 17th – Wednesday 18th June
Location: Tabley, Knutsford
Details: For full details of events and attractions over the two days, please visit the website below
Contact: www.cheshirecountyshow.org.uk
July 2008
Nantwich Agricultural Show
When: Tuesday 29th – Wednesday 30th July
Location: Dorfield Hall Park, Nantwich
Details: For full details for the Nantwich Show visit the website below.
Contact: www.nantwichshow.co.uk
August 2008
Southport Flower Show
When: Thursday 21st - Sunday 24th August
Location: Victoria Park, Southport
Details: This four day classic event, now in it's 79th year, takes place from 21st to 24th August. For full details on the festival visit the website below.
Contact: www.southportflowershow.co.uk
Wirral Food and Drink Festival
When: Sunday 24th – Monday 25th August
Location: Claremont Farm, Spital, Wirral, CH63 4JB
Details: This annual festival aims to further promote the fantastic ‘Home Grown’ range of produce, restaurants, bars, delicatessens, farm shops, award winning chefs etc., available locally and regionally to the North West communities.
Contact: www.wirralfoodfestival.co.uk
September 2008
Mold Food and Drink Festival
When: Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st September
Location: New Street Car Park, just a five minute walk from the centre of Mold
Details: The third Food and Festival in Mold will stage a list of events, including cookery demonstrations for Welsh, Asian, Mediterranean and Vegetarian cuisine, wine tasting, sugarcroft, a micro brewery tasting competition, open BBQ, competitions to involve the local schools and many other activities
Contact: www.moldfoodfestival.co.uk
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival
When: Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September
Location: Mill Island, Nantwich
Details: Food lovers everywhere will enjoy a visit to Nantwich for three days of gourmet food and drink at Britain’s Tastiest Festival. This year is set to be the most mouth watering yet with a number of exciting new features. There are over 2500 opportunities to taste; there is something on offer to tempt every palate.
Contact: www.nantwichfoodfestival.co.uk
November 2008
Christmas Farmers' Market
When: Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd November 2009
Location: Fryer's Garden Centre, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0SX
Times: Sat 9am - 4pm Sun 10.15pm - 4pm
Details: Join us for a great feast of locally produced food and drink with lots of great ideas for the Christmas table.
For further information about what's going on in Cheshire visit www.visitcheshire.com
