This Month

FoodLovers Markets-Soho
Every Saturday from 10am - 5pm
Rupert and Winnett Street, London, W1

London's newest and most exciting weekly Saturday food Market brings fresh, seasonal, artisanal food back to the heart of London. With regular and occasional stalls, all chosen by Henrietta and all FoodLovers Approved to our exacting standards, FoodLovers Market Soho is the place for every Food Lover to shop. Find out more about our food markets now.

www.foodloversmarkets.com

Ministry of Food
Now until 3rd Jan 2011
Imperial War Museum, London

This fun and educational exhibition explores how the British public adapted to food shortages during the Second World War, learning how to be both frugal and inventive in the kitchen. It also examines how growing your own food, eating seasonal fruit and vegetables, reducing imports, recycling and healthy nutrition were all just as important in 1940 as they are today.

www.iwm.org.uk

Dundee Flower & Food Festival
Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th September 2010
Camperdown Country Park, Coupar Angus Road, Dundee, DD2 4TF

Dundee's top lifestyle event offers the best in food, horticulture and live entertainment. The packed weekend programme includes free cookery and gardening demonstrations, children's activities, a craft fair, the chance to buy an amazing range of plants and quality food products and much more.

www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com

'Oysters and Late Summer Fruits, Berries & Nuts' at FoodLovers Markets-Soho
Saturday 4th September 2010
Rupert & Winnett Street, London

Join us at our Special Oyster and Late Summer Fruits, Berries & Nuts Market in Soho where you can sample and take home some of the country's finest oysters with a pot of Henrietta's special herb butter. There will be an exciting oyster competition and the opportunity to buy signed copies of Drew Smith's new book, Oyster: A World History - not forgetting all of our regular stallholders for your weekly food shop...

www.foodloversmarkets.com

Ludlow Food Festival
10-12th September 2010
Ludlow, Shropshire

The Ludlow Food and Drink Festival is a haven for foodies and there's always something new going on. This year's festival will feature more than 130 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country, inside Ludlow Castle.

www.foodfestival.co.uk

British Street Food Awards at Ludlow Food Festival 2010
Ludlow, Shropshire

Richard Johnson came up with the idea for the British Street Food Awards when he was in New York eating high-end hot dogs with Marco Pierre White. He wondered why the best that he could hope for in London was a low-end saveloy. For the last few years, Johnson has been on a mission to round up Britain's best mobilers for the first British Street Food Awards (judged with the help of a panel of celebrity chefs) to reward the stars on our streets at Ludlow Food Festival.

www.britishstreetfood.co.uk

Harvest at Jimmy's Festival
11th & 12th September 2010
Jimmy's Farm, Suffolk

Harvest at Jimmy's is THE food and music festival of the year, bringing the finest contemporary chefs together with fantastic live bands in an exciting and inspiring family environment, all set on Jimmy’s Farm. Expect River Cottage, Valentine Warner, Angela Hartnett, Mark Hix, Rachel Allen, Atul Kochhar, the Hairy Bikers and many more.

Entry: £32.50 for a Day Ticket. Camping and Weekend Tickets available - visit their website below

http://www.harvestatjimmys.com/

Parkland Alfresco Food Festival
Sunday 12th September 2010
Swinton Park, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4JH

Join us in the parkland for a “grazing meal” where you can take a gentle stroll in the grounds via the deer park, woodlands and walled garden, stopping off to taste seasonal dishes made using locally sourced ingredients. Attractions include demonstrations by food producers, a Cookery Demonstration Theatre and a Gourmet Retail Marquee, along with wild food and walled garden tours throughout the day and flying demonstrations from the Bird of Prey Centre. The Twilight evening event includes live music, barbecue and bar at the Deerhouse and entertainment.

Day tickets : 11.00am - 4.00pm and Twilight Tickets 4.00pm - 8.30pm.

www.swintonpark.com

Conwy Honey Fair
Monday 13th September 2010
Conwy High Street, North Wales, LL32 8DB

This 700-year old street fair is held in the walled town of Conwy, a World Heritage Site. Local beekeepers gather to sell over a tonne of honey by lunchtime, plus other hive products, plant stalls, crafts and home produce. See website for the history of the Honey Fair.

http://www.conwybeekeepers.org.uk/

Big Olney Food Festival
Saturday 18th September 2010
Olney Marketplace, 12noon - 9pm

Olney marketplace will be turned into an alfresco dining room for this foodie fiesta featuring a host of local producers and restaurants. Buy your ticket in advance and then choose your three-course meal from the goods on offer. Extra stalls, wine and beer will also be available. Look out for FoodLovers Approved producer and FoodLovers Markets-Soho regular Happy Herefords, who'll be cooking up burgers, sausages and faggots as well as selling their locally produced meat.

Tickets cost £15 and are available online.

www.olneychamberoftrade.co.uk/boff-2010.html

Feast of Dorset
18-19 September 2010
Deans Court, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2EE

Winner of Independent Magazine’s Best UK Food Festival 2009, Feast of Dorset is a celebration of West Country produce and entertainment in an enchanted secret garden. Rose Prince and Mark Hix will be attending along with 50 exhibitors, artisans, demonstrations, cookery theatre, restaurant marquees, camping, music, dancing and a children’s creche. All welcome!

www.feastofdorset.co.uk

Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival
24th September – 9th October 2010 (main festival weekend 25th & 26th Sep)
Snape Maltings, Nr Aldeburgh, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SR

The Aldeburgh Festival showcases the cream of East Suffolk’s food and drink producers, with plenty of opportunities for visitors to try before they buy. Other highlights include cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs, fun food-related activities, workshops, boat trips, RSPB-guided walks & more.

www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk

'Michaelmas and Apples' at FoodLovers Markets-Soho
Saturday 25th September 2010
Rupert & Winnett Street, London

Join us at our Special Michaelmas and Apples Market in Soho where we will be celebrating Michaelmas - the Feast Day of St Michael and All Angels. There will be plenty of plump and tender geese on offer and an abundance of juicy apples - not forgetting all of our regular stallholders for your weekly food shop...

www.foodloversmarkets.com

Mold Food & Drink Festival
Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th September 2010
New Street Car Park, New Street, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1NZ

The Mold Food & Drink Festival in North Wales showcases the fantastic variety of food and drink produced across the region. With cookery demonstrations by celebrity chefs and The Vegetarian Society, inter-active foodie activities and tastings, live music performing throughout the weekend, and much more there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.

www.moldfoodfestival.co.uk

Cider Festival at Brogdale Farm
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th September 2010
Brogdale Farm, Brogdale Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8XZ

Enjoy tasting many different ciders and apple juices at Brogdale Farm, home of the National Fruit Collections. Also orchard tours, live music, great food and entertainment for all the family.

www.brogdalecollections.co.uk

Taste Cumbria Food Festival
Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th September 2010
Venues throughout Cockermouth, West Cumbria

The Taste Cumbria Food Festival showcases the very best in Cumbrian food, drink and home-grown produce. With live demo’s by Antony Worrall Thompson, Aldo Zilli and John Torode, exceptional local talent, chef’s masterclasses, tours and a small producer’s market – if you love regional food, Cockermouth is the place to be this September.

www.tastecumbria.com

Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2010
Friday 1st – Monday 11th October 2010
Albert Square, Manchester

The Manchester Food and Drink Festival is an 11 day celebration of everything excellent about food and drink in Greater Manchester - from local producers markets to the region’s most exceptional chefs; the City’s best restaurants, bar, pubs and cafés to international showcases. Spectacular outdoor urban events complete the picture whilst competitions and awards create benchmarks of excellence.

www.foodanddrinkfestival.com

Game Fair at FoodLovers Markets-Soho
Saturday 2nd October 2010
Rupert & Winnett Street, London

Join us at our Special Game Fair Market in Soho where we will be celebrating long awaited Game including pheasant, grouse, partridge, hare and more... In addition, you will find all of our regular stallholders for your essential weekly food shop...

www.foodloversmarkets.com

East Midlands Food & Drink Festival
Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd October 2010
Brooksby Hall, Brooksby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2LJ

Organised by the Melton Mowbray Food Partnership, this Festival brings together a fabulous selection local specialities and much more from some of the country's finest producers. Experience a great range of demonstrations in the Rangemaster Cookery Demonstration Theatre and enjoy hands on foodie activities, tastings and demos for children and adults alike in the brand new Family, Food and Fun Zone.

www.eastmidlandsfoodfestival.co.uk

The Love Cooking Festival 2010
Various venues & dates around the country

James Martin * Rick Stein * Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall * Rachel Allen * Gary Rhodes * Ainsley Harriott * Gino D’Acampo plus many more.....

Bristol, Colston Hall - 5 October
Edinburgh, Edinburgh Playhouse - 12 October
London, Royal Festival Hall - 2 November
Harrogate, The International Centre - 5 December

2-4-1 ticket offer - tickets from just £10 each* - visit www.lovecookingfestival.com
* based on 2-4-1 price for individual presentation rear stall seats. Normal price £20 each. Offer subject to availability, offer ends 22nd August.

Royal Parks Half Marathon
Sunday 10th October 2010
Hyde Park, London

Visit the FoodLoversBritain.com area at the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon as the annual charity race through London's royal parks starts and finishes in London's Hyde Park. Find out about the other shows we're attending here.

www.royalparkshalf.com

Chocolate Unwrapped
Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th October 2010
Vinopolis, No.1 Bank End, London, SE1 9BU

This dedicated chocolate show showcases the UK’s finest chocolate companies including Artisan du Chocolat, William Curley, Paul a Young, Rococo, Hotel Chocolat, Thorntons and many more. The event includes chocolate experiences, links to cacao plantations, tastings, a chocolate wall, chocolate art and sculptures and even chocolate personality readings.

www.chocolateunwrapped.co.uk

Kendal Festival of Food
Friday 22nd - Friday 29th October 2010
Kendal, Cumbria

The Kendal and Lakes Festival of Food is an eight day festival packed full of events, activities, demonstrations and talks that will tantalise and inspire people of all ages. Check out the website below for all the latest information, offers and more.

www.kendalfestivaloffood.co.uk

Flavours of Herefordshire Food Festival
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th October 2010
Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford, HR4 9QU

The fifth annual food festival will celebrate simple, natural local food. Amongst cookery presentations and the opportunity to buy from over 70 food and drink producers, there will be celebrity chef appearances such as the Hairy Bikers and Sean Wilson (Coronation Street's Martin Platt) from Saddleworth cheese.

www.herefordshirefoodfestival.com

The Restaurant Show
Monday 11th - Wednesday 13th October 2010
London Earls Court

FoodLovers Britain will be bringing some of its restaurant focused producers along to this trade only show which is a must-visit for anyone in the hospitality business. Find out about the other shows we're attending here.

www.therestaurantshow.co.uk

BBC Good Food Show Scotland
Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th October 2010
Glasgow SECC

Visit the FoodLoversBritain.com area at the Scotland BBC Good Food Show at Glasgow SECC to see, taste and buy more of our FoodLoversBritain.com Approved producers' gourmet offerings in the Producers' Village. Find out about the other shows we're attending here.

www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com

Apple Festival at Brogdale Farm
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th October 2010
Brogdale Farm, Brogdale Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8XZ

Discover heritage varieties of apples with around 500 varieties to taste and take home from the 2,300 within the National Fruit Collections at Brogdale Farm Faversham. Orchard tours, cookery and gardening talks and entertainment for all ages.

www.brogdalecollections.co.uk

Wimborne Food Festival
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th October 2010
Wimborne Minster Green, The Cornmarket & High Street, Dorset, BH21 1HT

The Wimborne Food Festival promises to be an exciting weekend celebrating regional food and drink. There will be lots of delicious things to eat and drink plus great workshops and activities for all ages. The event is completely free so family and friends are welcome.

www.wimbornefoodfestival.co.uk

The National Honey Show
Thursday 28th - Saturday 30th October 2010
St George's College, Weybridge, Surrey

This is the must-attend show for British and international beekeepers, honey enthusiasts and bee-adoring visitors who can sample or buy from a wide selection of unique blends and bee-related products. There will also be expert advice, workshops and lectures covering current bee-related topics - not forgetting prizes for the best honey!

www.honeyshow.co.uk

Halloween at FoodLovers Markets-Soho
Saturday 30th October 2010
Rupert & Winnett Street, London

Join us at our Special Halloween Market in Soho which will be transformed into a spooky food extravanganza. There will be Pumpkins galore, trick or treat sweeties, toffee Apples and plenty more scrumptious Halloween themed treats on offer - plus great fun for all the family with a kids' fancy dress competition. In addition, you will find all of our regular stallholders for your essential weekly food shop...

www.foodloversmarkets.com

Masterchef Live - A BBC Good Food Production
Friday 12th - Sunday 14th November 2010
London Olympia

FoodLoversBritain.com will be at Masterchef Live alongside Greg and John and a host of celebrity chefs. Visit the FoodLoversBritain.com area in the Producers' Village to see, try and buy our producers' speciality foods. Find out about the other shows we're attending here.

www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com

BBC Good Food Show Birmingham
Wednesday 24th - Sunday 28th November 2010
NEC Birmingham

Visit the FoodLoversBritain.com area at the Birmingham BBC Good Food Show to see, taste and buy more of our FoodLoversBritain.com Approved producers' gourmet offerings in the Producers' Village. Find out about the other shows we're attending here.

www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com

Chocolate Unwrapped at FoodLovers Markets-Soho
Saturday 4th December 2010 - 10am-5pm
Rupert & Winnett Street, London

Chocolate Unwrapped will take place at our first Christmas FoodLovers Market in Soho where you will be able to buy decadent chocolate treats, festive food and charming gifts for all the family. We will also be running a competition to find the Best Chocolate Cake - more details to follow...

www.foodloversmarkets.com

Christmas Food and Presents & Treats from Abroad at FoodLovers Markets-Soho
Saturday 11th & Saturday 18th December 2010 - 10am-5pm
Rupert & Winnett Street, London

Join us at our Special Christmas Food and Presents & Treats from Abroad Markets in Soho which will be awash with traditional festive cheer and foodie delights. Pre-order your Christmas bird and pick it up direct at the Market or stock up for the big day with boozy Christmas puds, edible Christmas Tree Decorations and scrumptious Christmas Gifts from abroad for fellow foodies - plus much more...

www.foodloversmarkets.com

Caerphilly Christmas Market
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th December 2010
Caerphilly Town Centre, CF83 1JD

Christmas fun and activities will fill the town centre where food lovers can savour the farmers market and continental market. Street entertainers, music, cookery demonstrations, children’s workshops and funfair rides provide a mixture of entertainment for the young and old.

www.caerphilly.gov.uk/christmas

Food Allergy & Food Intolerance Week
Monday 24th - Friday 28th January 2011

Raising awareness of food allergies and intolerances from the mild to the extreme - nut allergies, gluten intolerance and lactose intolerance as well as less publicised variations. Search FoodLoversBritain.com for a whole host of businesses making and selling allergy and intolerance friendly food or try Intolerable Food Co for their dairy and gluten free prepared meals.

www.intolerablefood.com

Farmhouse Breakfast Week
Monday 24th - Sunday 30th January 2011
Events across the country

Everyone knows the importance of a good breakfast, but even more important during Farmhouse Breakfast Week is where your breakfast comes from. If you are passionate about using the best regional breakfast produce, you can search for your bacon, sausages and eggs on FoodFinds.

www.farmhousebreakfastweek.com

National Bramley Apple Week
Sunday 6th - Sunday 13th February 2011

Celebrate the nation's favourite cooking apple and a true British icon this week with events up and down the country. There are plenty of recipes on the website to help you celebrate and don't forget to check out Falling for Apples for more information

www.bramleyapples.co.uk

Hampshire Potato Day
Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th January 2011
Testbourne Community Centre, Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire

Start planning your potato planting at the Hampshire Potato Day. Expect talks, planting and growing advice, over 140 varieties of potato, including organic, a potato seed swap, competitions and much more. 10am - 3pm.

www.potatoday.org

The World's Original Marmalade Day 2010
Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th February 2011
Dalemain House & Gardens, Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB

Brighten up the bleak midwinter with a visit to the Marmalade Festival in Cumbria. There's a citrus-themed market, tastings, workshops and the Marmalade Competition. And what would a marmalade festival be without Paddington Bear? His themed games are guaranteed to keep the kids happy. Tarsett Valley Marmalade make it nearby in Hexham

www.marmaladefestival.com

Love Chip Week
Monday 14th - Sunday 20th February 2011

If diet month is officially over, you have the perfect excuse to indulge. Vote for your favourite chips, whether from a takeaway, pub or even restaurant and nominate them for the Golden Chip award.

www.lovechips.co.uk

Rye Bay Scallop Festival
Saturday 12th - Sunday 20th February 2011
Rye, East Sussex

The cold winter months might make us miserable, but they are prime time for scallops and other shellfish. Cheer yourself up at the Rye Bay Scallop Festival, where you can feast on shellfish on special tasting menus, watch cooking demonstrations and more. Entry: Free

www.ryebayscallops.co.uk

National Dairy Week
Monday 21st - Sunday 27th February 2011

National Dairy Week will be highlighting the importance of making sure you get a balanced diet, full of the nutrition you need, specifically including calcium from yoghurt, cheese and milk. Recommedations are 700mg/day of calcium for a healthy adult - make sure you get yours with FoodLovers Approved yoghurt and milk producers, or visit Championing Cheese for more inspiration

National Dairy Week

Olney Pancake Race
Shrove Tuesday 8th March 2011
Market Place, Olney, Buckinghamshire MK46 4EF

Legend has it that the Olney Pancake Race started over 500 years ago when a harassed housewife heard the shriving bell and rushed to the church still clutching her frying pan and pancake in it. The 415 yard dash from the market place to the church starts at 11.55am precisely on Shrove Tuesday. To enter, you must be a woman, a resident of Olney and be dressed as a housewife in skirt, apron and head covering, tossing a pancake in a pan. Entry: Free

Make the ultimate Pancake recipe from Gilchesters Organics on Pancake Day

Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink & Rhubarb
Friday 25th - Saturday 26th February 2011
Wakefield Town Centre, Yorkshire

Back bigger and better than ever, The Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink & Rhubarb is - naturally - all about their Champagne rhubarb, in season right now. Look out for talks and tastings on rhubarb cheese, displays on medieval food, cookery demonstrations and much more. For more on Champagne rhubarb, see our February In Season.

www.wakefield.gov.uk

Fairtrade Fortnight
Monday 28th February - Sunday 13th March 2011

Support Fairtrade Fortnight, an annual food event, by ensuring that your groceries such as tea, coffee, chocolate, herbs and spices, honey and even yoghurt are fairly-traded. As ever, there'll be lots of events around the country showing the diversity of what is available as fairtrade.

www.fairtrade.org.uk

The Outdoors Show
Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th January 2011
Excel, London

Visit the FoodLoversBritain.com area at The Outdoors Show with a host of our Approved producers attending alongside outdoor activities and products, plus a climbable ice wall. Find out about the other shows we're attending here.

www.theoutdoorsshow.co.uk

The Vitality Show
Thursday 24th - Sunday 27th March 2011
Earls Court, London

The Vitality Show is the UK’s largest event for women dedicated to health, beauty, fitness and well being and billed as the ultimate girls’ day out. Visit the FoodLoversBritain.com area with a host of our Approved producers attending. Find out about the other shows we're attending here.

www.thevitalityshow.co.uk

National Cask Ale Week
Monday 28th March - Sunday 3rd April 2011
Events held nationwide

Celebrate Britain’s National Drink during this year’s National Cask Ale Week, when the nation’s pubs will raise a glass to real ale to toast everything brilliant about beer. There will be lots of fun events held across the UK - visit the website for more details.

www.caskaleweek.co.uk

East Anglian Game and Country Fair
Saturday 16th April - Sunday 17th April 2011
Norfolk Showground, Norwich, Norfolk

Including displays on everything from falconry, horse whispering, clay pigeon shooting, gun dog displays, sheep shearing, ferret racing, fly fishing - you name it, it's there. The East Anglian Game and Country Fair is a must for country-lovers and anyone wanting to learn more.

www.ukgamefair.co.uk

Real Food Festival 2010
Thursday 5 May - Sunday 8 May 2011
Earls Court, London

Following on from the success of 2010, The Real Food Festival returns to Earls Court for 2011. Britain's top food and drink producers will be back, as well as chef demonstrations, tastings, talks and debates.

www.realfoodfestival.co.uk

Spirit of Summer Fair
Wednesday 11th - Sunday 14th May 2011
Olympia Grand Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre, London W14 8UX

This stylish boutique event brings together an array of carefully selected exhibitors offering this season’s most beautiful things - from accessories, fashion and alfresco living to gifts, gourmet food and wine - including many of our FoodLovers Approved Producers...

www.spiritofsummerfair.co.uk

The Bath Coffee Festival
Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd May 2011
The Recreation Ground, Johnstone Street, Bath, BA2 4DH

A celebration of the world’s most popular drink, the two day festival promises an aromatic coffee-experience with exhibitors representing the best from the world of coffee, as well as a packed programme of barista demonstrations, presentations, expert sessions and family entertainment. A fascinating day out for anyone who loves coffee! Entry: free.

www.bathcoffeefestival.co.uk

Art, Design & A Taste of Summer
Saturday 28th May – Monday 30th May 2011
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxon, OX20 1PS

An inspiring creative event showcasing the very best of artisan produced specialist food and drink, together with contemporary British art and design. Chef demonstrations, tutored wine tasting, barbeque teach-ins and childrens’ Kitchen Academy combined with “have a go” art and craft workshops for all ages, offer the perfect family day out.

www.livingcrafts.co.uk

Taste of London
Thursday 16th - Sunday 19th June 2011
Regent's Park, London

A chance to taste "signature dishes" from 40 of London's best known restaurants. There are food and drink producers to shop from, wines to taste and various celebrity chefs to watch demonstrating.

www.tastefestivals.com/london

BBC Good Food Show Summer
Wednesday 15th - Sunday 19th June 2011
NEC Birmingham

Visit the FoodLoversBritain.com area at the BBC Good Food Show where we'll be back with more of our FoodLoversBritain.com Approved producers in the Producers' Village. Find out about the other shows we're attending here.

www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com

National Cherry Day
Saturday 16th July 2011

Celebrate National Cherry Day on 16th July in association with CherryAid - FoodLoversBritain.com's campaign to save the British Cherry. There will be lots of activities and events going on around the country.

Let us know if you have a Cherry-themed event or idea by contacting office@foodloversbritain.com or 020 8969 0083. Click here for more information...

The Big Cheese
Friday 29th - Sunday 31st July 2011
Owain Glyndwr Playing Fields, Crescent Road, Caerphilly, CF83

The town of Caerphilly comes to life as people of all ages come to The Big Cheese - an extravaganza of street entertainers, living history encampments, music, dance, traditional funfair, folk dancing, falconry, fire eating, minstrels, troubadours and much more. Admission is FREE - to find out more visit:

www.caerphilly.gov.uk/bigcheese