Newport Food Festival facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Newport Food Festival |
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| Dates | May |
| Location(s) | Newport |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Newport City Council |
| Attendance | 20,000 |
| Patron(s) | Tiny Rebel Brewery; Celtic Manor Resort; Newport Now Business Improvement District; Friar’s Walk |
| Website | http://www.newport.gov.uk/newportFoodFestival/en/Newport-Food-Festival.aspx |
The Newport Food Festival is a fun annual event held in Newport, Wales. It's a special day where people can explore and enjoy all sorts of delicious food and drinks. The festival brings together many businesses and chefs to celebrate the amazing food culture of Wales.
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About the Festival
What is the Newport Food Festival?
The Newport Food Festival started in 2010. It's a free event that takes place every year in May. Over 80 different businesses usually join in, offering a wide variety of tasty treats. It's a great chance to try new foods and learn about local Welsh produce.
What Happens at the Festival?
The festival is packed with exciting activities for everyone. You can watch talented chefs show off their cooking skills on special stages. There are even fun cooking competitions, including a "teen chefs" event where young cooks can show what they can do!
You'll find many food and drink stalls set up along High Street, Bridge Street, and Westgate Square. These stalls offer everything from local specialties to international flavors. Besides food, there's also live music, entertainers like chefs on stilts, and even balloon modeling. Kids can enjoy face painting and coloring activities too.
When Did the Festival Not Happen?
The Newport Food Festival did not take place in 2020. This was because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused many large events around the world to be cancelled for safety reasons.
How the Festival is Organized
Who Organizes the Festival?
The Newport Food Festival is put together by the Newport City Council. They work hard to plan all the activities and make sure everything runs smoothly. Many helpful volunteers also give their time to support the event.
Who Helps Support the Festival?
The festival gets support from several important sponsors. These include Tiny Rebel, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport Now Business Improvement District, and Friars Walk, Newport. Their help makes it possible for the festival to be free for everyone to enjoy.
See Also
- Cuisine of Wales
- You Tube, Newport Food Festival 2018
