Thousands set to flock to Ellesmere Food and Drink Festival

Thousands of people are set to flock to the Ellesmere Food and Drink Festival this weekend.

Visitors to the event on Saturday and Sunday will be able to choose from a selection of food and drink from around the world.

It will feature fruit, vegetables, cheeses, meat products, ice cream, wines, beers, and homemade cakes and preserves.

The free event, which is celebrating its 11th year, will be held in the town hall and market hall from 10am until 4pm on both days.

Organisers say it will coincide with Father’s Day, enabling families to come together and enjoy the food, drink and events in and around the Ellesmere area.

Organiser Lincoln McMullan, who is also a member of Ellesmere Chamber of Trade and Commerce, said he was looking forward to another successful event.

“It will showcase impressive varieties of top quality produce, from fruit, vegetables, cheeses, meat products, ice cream, wines, beers to homemade chocolates and preserves all from local and regional producers, suppliers, restaurants and more,” he said.

“We have the old reliables returning but we also have some new ones. We have a gin and cake bar, people selling dry tea, Italian ice creams and Belgian waffles. We have the French, Spanish, Polish, Indian, English and Italian all covered.

“It looks like we are going to end up with about 50 traders.

“People should come for a fun-filed weekend and taste food and drink from around the world. There is something for everyone. It is free entry and people can come and go as many times as the like. There are also a huge variety of shops in the town for people to enjoy.

“The weather is looking good at the moment with two sunny days, but the festival is under cover.”

Visit www.ellesmerefoodfestival.co.uk