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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 | www.angleseyoysterfestival.com |
The Anglesey Oyster and Welsh Produce Festival is a super fun annual event held every October in Anglesey, Wales. It's a big celebration of delicious food, especially tasty oysters and other amazing produce from Wales!
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What is the Anglesey Food Festival?
This festival began as a casual get-together focused on enjoying oysters and having fun. In 2006, it became an official food festival. That's when it grew to include many more kinds of yummy food.
What Food Can You Find?
The festival first focused on seafood, especially local oysters. These oysters come from the fast-moving waters of the Menai Strait. Now, the festival offers all sorts of food from local farmers and producers.
- You can find beef, lamb, and lobsters.
- Of course, there are plenty of fresh oysters too!
- Some local producers also make delicious cheese, chocolate, and special real ale.
People describe the festival as a "friendly food fair." It's a great chance to meet and connect with over 40 different food makers.
Fun Activities at the Festival
The festival is packed with exciting things to do!
- You can watch amazing cookery demonstrations.
- Listen to talks from the food producers themselves.
- Get new recipe ideas and cooking tips.
- Join in fun competitions, like a sausage contest!
- Enjoy the "Music and Mussels" event.
- There's also a special gala dinner and entertainment.
- You can watch lively Welsh and Irish dancing in the entertainment marquee.
Who Organizes the Festival?
The festival gets help from many dedicated volunteers. It is organized by a company called Anglesey Oyster & Shellfish Festival Ltd. The Welsh Government also supports this fantastic event.
Where is the Festival Held?
The festival takes place in Trearddur, at the Trearddur Bay Hotel. You can find it at Lon Isallt, Trearddur Bay, Anglesey, LL65 2UN.
About 3,000 visitors come to the festival each year. There is a small fee to enter.