The 2010 Exmoor Food Festival, which will run over ten days from Saturday 2nd to Sunday 10th October 2010, provides a showcase for local produce from a variety of independent food and drink producers based in the scenic Exmoor area. Visitors will be able to experience a taste of the very best in local produce from this beautiful part of the West Country.
A tasty programme of around 50 events will include food fairs, farmers’ markets, tasting platters, themed evenings, cookery courses, farm visits and indulgent cream teas. Some events will take place every day throughout the festival, while others will be on specific days. Local inns and eateries will also be offering special Exmoor Breakfasts and food festival menus over the ten days.
Since the festival dates coincide with the North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival (1st – 4th October) there will also be several food themed walks. Other special events include a celebration of apple day and planting an edible hedge, both around Porlock; pumpkin carving sessions in Minehead ready for Halloween at the end of the month; chocolate making demonstrations in Dunster; a tour of the Victorian kitchens at Dunster Castle and mountain bike rides to help fit foodies work off the calories.
Events the first weekend will take place mainly around Lynton and Lynmouth on the North Devon side of Exmoor, while the second weekend will see emphasis on the Minehead, Dunster and Porlock region in West Somerset.
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