SOMERSET FOOD TRAIL FESTIVAL

14TH - 30TH JULY, VARIOUS VENUES

The Somerset Food Trail Festival celebrates the best, most sustainably produced local food. It’s the first of its kind: a countywide event focussed specifically on the more naturefriendly farmers and artisan producers. They are the local food heroes who are leading the transition to a new era of regenerative, ‘agroecological’ farming, aiming to cut emissions, restore wildlife and produce better, tastier, more nourishing food. This year’s theme is ‘feasts and tastings’ to get everyone trying all the fantastic produce.

The interactive trail map online makes it easy to explore nearly one hundred and fifty farms, food businesses and experiences all across the county. There are fifteen venues close to Frome which will have special offers and menus, including these much-loved favourites:

Frome weekly market (Wed & Sat)

Get Pickled Somerset

Lo Rapitenc

Mells Village Shop and Café

Palette and Pasture

Pomona Supper Club

Still Sisters

Vallis Farm

Westcombe Dairy

Wraxall Vineyard www.somersetfoodtrail.org

The Food Trail Festival is mostly free, although some special events have a modest fee. If you can, book in advance as many events, such as tours and tastings, may have limited numbers.

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30 mile feasT

Sat 29th July, Vallis Farm, 3 - 9.30pm, £25

This fabulous location is offering a shared feast, featuring produce from their farm and other local growers, makers and producers. The afternoon will start with drinks, nibbles and a tour of the ten-acre farm with the Estate Manager. Guests will sit around a long, heavily laden table overlooking the market garden. Local ciders, wines and cordials made on the farm will supplement the delicious food, and guests can enjoy the evening around an open fire while the sun sets into the valley.