Cheers to Ellesmere Food and Drink Festival's 10th birthday
Preparations are well under way for a market town's annual culinary extravaganza which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Thousands of people are set to flock to the Ellesmere Food and Drink Festival on June 18 and 19. Visitors 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 will be held in the town hall and market hall from 10am until 4pm on both days.
Organisers say it will coincide with Fathers 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 the Ellesmere Chamber of Trade and Commerce, said he was looking forward to another successful event.
"We have increased the size of the hot food and we have a bigger variety," he said. "We have Mexican food, pizzas in a cone, spicy sauce from Pakistan. We have also got Indian food, Thai food, meatballs and omelettes.
"I would encourage people to come hungry, pull up a chair, try the different food, and wash it down with a drink of wine, beer, or cider."
He added: "We will have over 70 traders. I haven't counted but we must have about 40 booked at the moment. Shops in the town will also be open on the days.
"We will be holding a competition, possibly a treasure trail, where we will be giving away T-shirts."
For more details about the festival visit www.ellesmerefoodfestival.co.uk
