DEVON, ENGLAND, March 31, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Devon will be playing host to the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink once again from April 13th to 15th this year.
To be held at Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle Courtyard, the annual event is designed to showcase the quality and variety of produce in south-west England, allowing visitors to meet and buy from local growers and sellers.
High-profile chefs, led by master cook Michael Caines, will be showing off tips and tricks at the festival's cookery theatre, with the likes of James Nathan, Mat Follas and Jackie Kearney to be in attendance.
After Dark Parties will take place on both the Friday and Saturday, offering live music performances, food stalls and real ale and cider to drink, while Little Cookies events will also be available to help children learn some basic culinary skills.
The festivities run from 10:00 to 18:00 BST on the Friday and Saturday, with Sunday's events wrapping up an hour earlier.
Day tickets cost GBP7.50 for adults, GBP1 for those under 16 and are free for under-fives, while entry to the After Dark parties requires a separate payment of GBP7 at the door or GBP5 if booked in advance.
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Further details on the event can be found at http://www.exeterfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk/.
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