Shobdon Festival - Thank You

Well that's it: A year in the planning and all over in the blink of an eye. As the dust settles on yet another Shobdon Food Festival we're left reflecting on what was a great weekend. We had our busiest Saturday ever as visitors poured in to our idyllic showground almost from the second we opened the doors at 10am. They enjoyed a wide variety of produce from around the region and beyond and were able to sample and buy everything from water to wine and from pork to pastries.

Our new bespoke demonstration theatre was more popular than ever with a packed programme of cooking displays and culinary talks. There were also flower arranging and farriery demonstrations, a creative dance display by children from the local Primary School and a variety of evening events and concerts. Over fifty classic cars, vintage tractors and other farm machinery attracted loads of interest throughout the weekend and the live music and a mini beer festival added the final touches to what was a culinary celebration of Herefordshire and the Marches.

100% of profits made are donated to local charities and good causes and early estimations indicate we will be splitting up just under £7,000 this year which is a fantastic effort by our amazing team of volunteers.

We would like to thank everyone who helped over the weekend. Putting on an event of this size takes a tremendous amount of work and it simply wouldn't be possible without dozens of volunteers. We would also like to thank all the local businesses who supported us as well as everyone who donated produce or prizes - it is very much appreciated!

Finally - an early word on the 2009 Shobdon Food Festival which as ever will take place on the last weekend in June. Next year is our fifth anniversary and plans are already forming to make it bigger and better than ever - watch this space!

In the meantime, enjoy our collection of photographs from this year. If you were there, thanks for your support; if you weren't, maybe we'll see you next year!