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ARCHIVE : GIVE YOUR BUSINESS A BOOST AT PRESTIGIOUS FOOD AND DRINK FAIR

Local food and drink businesses are being encouraged to snap up a stall at a prestigious food and drink fair later this year.

The Derbyshire Food Fair, organised by Derbyshire County Council, is being held at Bolsover Castle for the eighth year on Saturday and Sunday 16-17 May and has already put the county firmly on the foodie map.
Thousands of people flocked to the fair last year to sample food and drink from producers across the county and visit the array of stalls and attractions including crafts@thecastle.

Buffalo burgers, honey, homemade wines, cheese and chutney were just some of the wares on offer to tempt the hungry crowds over the weekend. This year celebrity chef Brian Turner will be at the event over the weekend, giving demonstrations in the cookery theatre along with renowned local chefs who will be demonstrating their culinary skills and signature dishes.

People running food and drink businesses, traders and producers use the fair to promote their goods and highlight their businesses to local people and tourists from across the country. Traders, food producers and craftspeople wanting a stall are being urged to sign up now to secure a space in one of the two marquees that will be in the castle grounds. As well as the marquees there will be a wealth of entertainment to suit all tastes including live music, well-dressing, street theatre, competitions, face painting, arts and crafts.

The fair is also the launchpad for the Derbyshire Food Festival which runs from 16 to 25 May and food and drink businesses are being encouraged to sign up to this too.

The county council-run Derbyshire Food Festival gives local residents and tourists alike the chance to visit a range of establishments holding food and drink-related festival events which they might not otherwise go to.
Last year establishments ranging from hotels, pubs and restaurants to farms, cafes and shops, put on festival events which included taste-testing sessions, cookery demonstrations, tours, Derbyshire-sourced menus, competitions and talks.

Derbyshire County Council cabinet member for regeneration Councillor Geoff Carlile said: “The high quality and wide variety of food and drink in Derbyshire is now well established and the county council is proud to once again stage these events which boost local businesses and the economy as well as promoting tourism.
“We are encouraging businesses to get involved in the events, sign up and promote their top quality establishments and produce.”

To book a stall at the Derbyshire Food Fair contact Nicola Young at nicky@tepuk.net
For more information about the food fair and the Derbyshire Food Festival people can visit www.derbyshirefoodfestival.co.uk

Media enquiries only to Mandy Cann on 01629 585032 or e-mail
mandy.cann@derbyshire.gov.uk

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