food & drink
BOA FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL RETURNS! Bradford on Avon Food & Drink Festival is returning to Victory Field on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 July for a weekend of family foodie fun!
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hanks to a successful launch in 2019, this year’s festival will take place over two delicious days and promises to be packed with live cookery demos from chefs and experts, local food and drink, family entertainment, live music and lots more. Organisers are looking forward to welcoming a fantastic selection of artisan producers for visitors to sample and shop from. They pride themselves on getting to know each and every one of their producers and love to showcase and celebrate some of the best regional food and drink. From cheese, chutneys and sweet treats to the finest festival street food, visitors won’t be going home hungry. There will be street food galore with many offerings to choose from and the brand new Home@BoA area where you can pick up treasures, clothes and homeware. Festival Director Lotte Duncan explains, "We have Celebrity Chef demonstrations on our Big Cookery Stage - Master Chef Champions, Ping Coombes and Jane Devonshire, GBBO stars Steven Carter Bailey and Briony May are just a few of the fabulous chefs and bakers joining us. "Then of course we have a Live Music Stage with an eclectic mix of local musicians, a Pub Garden, Julia’s House Children’s Activities for little ones and even a Circus workshop tent. Our producers will be interviewed over the weekend
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Bradford on Avon Food & Drink Festival is returning over 2 days
"From cheese, chutneys and sweet treats to the finest festival street food, visitors won’t be going home hungry." in our Food Glorious Food tent - so be sure to take a seat and listen to their stories of how they make their products - you might even get a taster! A fun Dog Show organised by Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is there for your prize pooches. "And how about a chance to admire the brand new Bond Car! We have the one and only Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 007 Bond Edition - one of only 25 in the world and starring in the new film."
TICKET INFO The festival, which takes place on Victory Field, just a five minute walk from the train station, will be open on Saturday from 10am - 6pm and on Sunday from 10am - 5pm. Entrance is £7 for adults and £3 for
children over 12. Under 12s go free! Buy in advance and online and not only can you fast track through the gate on the weekend, but you also have the chance to WIN a Magimix Food Processor! (Ts & Cs apply). Sign up to the festival newsletter for all the latest information and keep checking the website for features. • scrumptiousfoodfestivals.co.uk
