Oswestry food fans set for return of 'friendliest food festival' this summer
Foodies and food businesses alike are set for a weekend of culinary excitement with the return of the Oswestry Food and Drink Festival next month, organisers say.
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Oswestry town centre will be transformed into "food heaven" when the free Oswestry Food and Drink festival makes a return to the streets of the town on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6.
And organisers say visitors are in for even more foodie delights this time around, with this year’s "refreshed and expanded" festival following a collaboration between Oswestry Town Council and Oswestry BID (Business Improvement District).
Visitors can expect live music and street entertainers for visitors as they browse the stalls relishing tasters from the area's biggest and best food and drinks producers, with a variety of meats, cheeses, pies and street food on offer.
On Sunday, July 6, younger visitors will be able to head to The Kids Zone on Bailey Head with food-inspired activities including pizza and cookie making, and face painting.
"I always feel a sense of pride and joy when the Food & Drink Festival opens as it embodies the friendly and welcoming spirit of our lovely town," said The Mayor of Oswestry cllr Rosie Radford.
"The atmosphere is always so lovely and I’m really looking forward to it.”
Oswestry’s award-winning indoor market, regular street traders and eclectic mix of independent shops will be open during the event, according to Adele Nightingale, BID Manager for Oswestry BID
"BID are really excited to be working with Oswestry Town Council to enhance this fabulous town weekend event," she said.
"Our focus has been to support the presentation of the festival, and to encourage local business participation and promotion."
