Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink 2012

Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle Courtyard will again play host to the South West’s largest food and drink festival from 13 - 15 April 2012. This critically acclaimed event highlights the depth, high quality and variety of local produce in the south west region. Meet the growers and the sellers and support the local economy.

The three-day festival, now in its ninth year, allows visitors to indulge in some of the finest produce from over a hundred regional exhibitors in two huge food pavilions and in high quality food outlets throughout the festival site.

Michael Caines heads a cast of the South West’s top chefs demonstrating their skills in the Festival cookery theatre as well as top tips and tricks from a whole host of Masterchef faces including James Nathan, Mat Follas and Jackie Kearney.

Children can have fun in the new Little Cookies area while adults can learn new skills in the expert master classes and enjoy the tastes and atmosphere of the South West’s famous food and drink Festival in the beautiful surroundings of Exeter’s castle.

Look out for the new Fresh at the Festival exhibitors, and our new fine dining Gourmet on the Go!

When the sun goes down, stay and enjoy the Festival After Dark Party on both Friday and Saturday nights making this a full weekend of fun and food with two evenings of music from local bands plus a mouth watering array of stalls serving delicious regional fare, real ales and cider.

By your tickets at the gate or avoid the queues and buy in advance. Tickets on sale now from Exeter Phoenix Box Office or online at www.exeterphoenix.org.uk (01392 667080). You can also get tickets from Exeter Information and Tickets in Dix's Field (01392 665885).

Tickets

Please note 16s must be accompanied by an adult. The Festival After Dark event does not include access into Northernhay Gardens.

Site Access is via Northernhay Gardens, Northernhay Place or Queen Street. Entrance is also available via Exeter Castle Courtyard in Castle Street. Only food and drink purchases on the site my be consumed at the festival.

A truly great event not to be missed for lovers of food and drink!!

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Dates

Exeter Festival of SW Food and Drink 2012 13/04/2012 - 15/04/2012

* After Dark evening live entertainment 6pm until late Friday and Saturday.

Tickets Information

Discount advance tickets for groups available. Groups: discounts for 10+ are £5 discount on weekend tickets and £2.50 discount on day tickets for every 10 bought.. Plus 1 free tickets for every 10 bought. Book now and pay later. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Only guide dogs are allowed on site. Entry with ticket (wristband) only.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Celebrity connection
• In town/city centre
• Indoor Event
• Outdoor Event

Parking & Transport

• On Bus Route - Located a short walk from main bus stops in Queen Street and High Street

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant
• Picnic Site

Establishment Features

• Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

• Demonstrations Given