Narberth Food Festival facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Narberth Food Festival |
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| Dates | September |
| Location(s) | Narberth |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Attendance | 7,000 (2017) |
| Patron(s) | Angela Gray and Elisabeth Luard |
| Website | http://www.narberthfoodfestival.com |
The Narberth Food Festival is a fun annual event. It's a food festival held in a town called Narberth, in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It's a great place to discover delicious local food!
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About the Festival
This festival started in 1998. It is run by amazing volunteers who work hard to make it happen. The festival takes place every September during a weekend.
What You'll Find There
Many businesses join the festival, about 150 of them! Most of these businesses are local or from Wales. They bring all sorts of tasty food and drinks. In 2017, about 7,000 people visited the festival. Adults need to pay a small fee to enter.
Food and Fun Activities
You can find lots of food stalls with yummy treats from local Welsh producers. There's even a special "Talk and Taste" tent. Here, food makers share their products and tell you all about them. You can also find places to get drinks.
Besides food, there's lots of entertainment! You might see famous chefs showing how to cook. Local bands play live music, and there are fun activities just for kids. Musicians like Jodie Marie, who is from Narberth, have performed there. Other local groups, like the Saint City Jazz Band and Carmarthen Ukuleles, have also played their music.
Festival Awards
The Narberth Food Festival has won some cool awards! It has twice received the gold award for "Best Event" at the Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards. This shows how popular and well-loved the festival is.
Why the Festival is Important
The festival helps people learn about local food. A survey found that 91% of visitors became more aware of local food. Many visitors also plan to spend money in Narberth. This helps local shops and businesses.
Videos of the Festival
- Narberth Food Festival
- Narberth Food Festival 2012
- Narberth Food Festival 2013
- Narberth Food Festival 2014
- Narberth Food Festival 2016
- Narberth Food Festival 2017
See also
- Narberth, Pembrokeshire
- Pembrokeshire
- Cuisine of Pembrokeshire
