Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair at Bolsover Castle 17-18 May 2008

2008 Derbyshire Food Fair Opening Hours: 

Saturday 17 May 10am - 5pm
Sunday 18 May 10am - 4pm

New for 2008, Dragon’s Den contestant Levi Roots of ‘Reggae Reggae Sauce’ (see picture, top right) will be appearing at the Derbyshire Food Fair on Sunday 18th May, as well as having a stall at the Fair, he’ll be doing a cookery demonstration using his ‘reggae reggae sauce’, book signings and a musical performance.

VISITORS will find there’s something to suit all tastes at Derbyshire’s premier food and drink event.

The seventh Derbyshire Food and Drink Fair will showcase the county’s best produce and offer a variety of special events and attractions from the picturesque setting of Bolsover Castle.

The two-day bumper show, taking place on Saturday 17th May and Sunday 18th May, is well-known for providing great entertainment including a vast arts and crafts section and for giving people the chance to enjoy the top quality food and drink from the County as well as speciality fares from far and wide.

Around 100 food & drink exhibitors will be selling their wares, ranging from meats, cheeses, pies, honey, organic produce, cakes, chocolate and much more.  12,500 people visited the Fair over the weekend last year to sample the vast array of fine produce available in Derbyshire.

The 2008 Fair will host celebrity Chef James Tanner, Levi Roots and some of Derbyshire's top local chefs.  The chef’s will be demonstrating their signature dishes during tutorial cooking sessions and answering any questions.

Entertainment at the 2008 Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair will include live music from Levi Roots and local bands, street theatre in the form of roving French Waiters and Bumble Bees, a new show called ‘Honey’ and Face Painting.

Visitor entry to the Fair will be £2.50 for adults, £1.50 for senior citizens and free for children. This price includes entry into Bolsover Castle and the grounds.

For people wishing to be fast tracked into the event on the day, tickets will be available for pre-purchase from Bolsover Castle from April 1st.

In conjunction with the Fair, a continental market takes place in Bolsover town centre along with various competitions which commence prior to the Fair and culminate at the end of Festival week.

If you’re interested in having a stall for the 2008 Fair please contact Steph Walsh on Stephanie.walsh@derbyshire.gov.uk or Tel: 01629 585964
85% of the stalls are allocated to Derbyshire producers, suppliers and businesses.