Country Fest - A Feast For All Senses
Westmorland County Showfield, Crooklands, Kendal
24th - 25 May 2009
This is a brand new event, brought to you by the Westmorland County Agricultural Society, organisers of the Westmorland County Show, to be held at the County Showfield, Crooklands on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May, 2009.
Incorporating the former Westmorland Food Lovers Festival, Country Fest gives a real taste of the countryside, celebrating the quality and diversity of the superb independent food and drink producers and suppliers that abound in Cumbria and the North West.
Alongside a full programme of talks and demonstrations, visitors can also learn where their food comes from in the “Why Farming Matters” Zone, which will include a wide range of farm animals. An Eco Zone, Wedding Fayre, wide variety of trade stands along with a packed Demonstration Arena, childrens’ activities and entertainment and lots of good music ensure a great day out for the whole family.
- Food Festival
- Food Theatre – wide variety of cookery demonstrations throughout the event
- Music – wide variety of live music
- Beer Festival
- Grow Your Own – variety of stands & information
- Why Farming Matters – livestock, sheep shearing demonstrations & “Meet the Farmer”
- Pet’s Corner – handle and feed the animals, even milk a cow
- Children’s activities – circus workshop; Predator Experience; adrenaline zone; Punch & Judy
- Wedding Fayre
- Arena Demonstrations – sheepdog handling, terrier racing, gun dog displays, dog agility
- Farrier Demonstrations
- Eco Zone
If you would like to be considered for space in one of the designated areas, please download and complete the application form along with the risk assessment forms and return to the address below. Please do not send money with your application, an invoice will be issued to successful applicants, which will be way of acknowledgement of your booking and reserves exhibition space at Country Fest.
Download The Trade Pack & Application Form Here
For further information please contact;
Westmorland County Agricultural Society
Lane Farm, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7NH.
Tel: 015395 67804 / Fax 015395 67011
Web: www.westmorlandshow.co.uk
Email: manager@westmorland.org.uk