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Anglesey Oyster & Welsh Produce Festival facts for kids
| Anglesey Oyster & Welsh Produce Festival | |
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| Genre | food festival |
| Dates | October |
| Location(s) | Anglesey |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founders | Anglesey Oyster & Shellfish Festival Ltd |
| Attendance | 3,000 |
| Website | angleseyoysterfestival.com |
The Anglesey Oyster and Welsh Produce Festival is a fun yearly event held every October in Anglesey, Wales. It started in 2006 and celebrates delicious food, especially local oysters.
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About the Festival
This festival began as a casual get-together where people enjoyed oysters, music, and dancing. In 2006, it became an official food festival. That's when it grew to include many other tasty foods from the area.
What You'll Find at the Festival
The festival first focused on seafood, especially oysters from the Menai Strait. This is a narrow stretch of water known for its strong currents. These currents help oysters grow well.
Over time, the festival grew to include many other foods from local farmers and fishermen. You can find beef, lamb, and lobsters, along with oysters. Some local producers also make cheese, chocolate, and special drinks. It's a friendly food fair where you can meet over 40 different food makers.
Fun Activities and Shows
The festival offers lots of exciting things to do. You can watch chefs give cooking demonstrations and learn new recipe ideas. Producers also give talks about their food. There are cooking tips and fun competitions, like a sausage contest.
A special "Music and Mussels" event combines tasty food with entertainment. The festival has also hosted a fancy gala dinner. You can enjoy Welsh and Irish dancing in the entertainment tent.
How the Festival Works
Many volunteers help make the festival happen. It is organized by a company called Anglesey Oyster & Shellfish Festival Ltd. The Welsh Government has also supported the event.
Where to Find the Festival
The festival takes place in Trearddur at the Trearddur Bay Hotel. Its address is Lon Isallt, Trearddur Bay, Anglesey, LL65 2UN. About 3,000 people visit the festival each year, and there is a small entry fee.