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Local producers in Poundbury
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he Dorset Food and Arts Festival Market—lite is back and getting ready to showcase a bumper crop of local food, drink, art, craft, and community talent. The event takes place on Saturday 7th August from 10am -4pm at The Great Field, Poundbury, in Dorchester. Dorset Food and Coordinator Caz Richards said ‘The festival market will look and feel a bit different this year, as we have been advised to scale down, so there won’t be the usual cookery demonstrations or live music programme, but we are hoping to have a few ‘gentle’ buskers to give the pop up shopping and trading experience some atmosphere.’ Caz continues ‘We really hope the local community and staycationers will come and support this popular event and look forward to seeing everybody. Shopping and in the fresh air, catching up with friends and supporting local producers. It’s a winning combination!’ Held on the Saturday closest to the late Queen Mother’s birthday, the festival follows the successful pattern of previous years with free entry for all. Dorset Food & Drink (DF&D) is a member-based organisation overseen by the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team. It represents Dorset’s food, drink and hospitality business community bringing a strong and vibrant sector together under
Local craft will also be on display
one banner and celebrating their connection to the county. The Festival has been generously supported by the Duchy of Cornwall, and in 2018, the coordination was taken on by Dorset Food & Drink. Dorset Food & Drink are taking a cautious, but optimistic leap of faith, that restrictions will be relaxed by August, but The Great Field in Poundbury is a fantastic outdoor venue with plenty of room for social distancing. DF&D Coordinator Caz Richards said ‘We shifted the festival location to give us more space and to operate safely. But look forward to returning to our natural home in Queen Mother Square next year!’
