Shobdon Festival - 2009

The fifth annual Shobdon Food & Drink Festival will be the biggest yet with more exhibitors, producers and attractions than ever before. Well over a hundred of the region's best food and drink producers, demonstrating chefs, craftspeople, artisans, musicians and entertainers will be on show to make sure the weekend has something for everyone:

You can sample and buy everything from organic breads, cheeses, wines, ice cream, strawberries and cider as the flavours and scents of Herefordshire combine; while charcuterie, crepes, antipasti, liqueurs, patisserie and speciality coffees are just some of the flavours that provide a more continental flavour.

Enjoy cooking demonstrations in our 'Chefs' Theatre' by the most talented local chefs, browse the bespoke arts and craft marquee and the large collection of classic cars and vintage vehicles. You can watch the blacksmith at work, enjoy the live jazz and silver bands, take a lakeside stroll around the beautiful arboretum or simply sit and soak up the sights, sounds and smells of Herefordshire as you adjust to a more rural pace of life. We look forward to seeing you there!

The weekend gets underway on Friday the 26th of June as the festival site play host to 'An Audience with Graeme Hick MBE' as people get chance to quiz the former Worcestershire and England batsman about his career and the up-coming Ashes series. On Saturday night, 'The Hereford Big Band' will be ensuring the evening goes with a swing as a 1940's themed party forms the centre-piece of the weekend's festivities.

The Festival is open between 1000 and 1700 on Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th of June. £4 entry (U11's go free)

For more information or to book tickets to the evening events, contact Terry Teale on 01568 708 725.