As a self-confessed foodie I thoroughly enjoy attending the local food and drink festival that are held in my local high street twice a year once in May and again October. Hundreds of sellers from around the country line the streets with their divine food and drinks, many offering samples of their products. Many sellers appear year after year but more often than not they have new products to try.

It is free event to attend and fun for all the family, there is face painting, cook school even punch and Judy along with bustlers who fill the aromatic air with their musical skills. The organisers keep prices low for producers so that smaller businesses and artisans can trade as well as more established producers.

The festivals encourage buyers to support smaller businesses by buying local, with the festivals situated in the high street local shops also benefit from the increase of footfall.

I have many favourite producers that I buy from time after time and these some include;

Leaf and petal loose tea

Hullabaloos natural lemonade

Cocoa’s handmade chocolate

Hudnott’s spirits.

 

Many of the vendors are extremely knowledgeable of their product and happily advise what to eat or drink them with as well as offering samples of what they sell. Whilst I visited the Hudnott’s stand I sampled every single spirit that was on offer and this was no big ask for the lovely lady behind the stall and she was most amused when I then explained how I couldn’t possibly just choose one to buy, so stepped away with three bottles.

The Eat: Food and drink festivals visit several towns throughout the West country including Nailsea, Minehead, Portishead, Taunton, Weston Super Mare and of course Burnham on sea. Every festival attracts ample amounts of visitors and is a great day out.

As a frequent visitor I advise that you take a strong a sturdy backpack, wear comfortable shoes and don’t be afraid to try new things.