AT THIS time of year the streets of Abergavenny burst into life as the annual Food Festival gets under way.
A celebration of the best food out there, the festival has become a mecca for all foodies and each year attracts 30,000 visitors.
Expert knowledge, amazing food and drink and entertainment are enjoyed over a weekend, with festivities spread over much of the town.
Sadly, Covid-19 restrictions have stopped the festival going ahead as normal this year - but the event isn't cancelled altogether. You can sign up now for a virtual Abergavenny Food Festival.
From September 14-20 food lovers can enjoy a host of events from the comfort of their own home. These include food writer Anna Jones, chef and bestselling author Sabrina Ghayour, award winning writer and broadcaster Tim Hayward, chefs Steven Terry, Hywel Griffiths and Cyrus Todiwala, food and drink writer Fiona Beckett and the Cook School Club, with more to be announced.
The festival will be opened by Kate Humble and favourites Gower Cottage Brownies, Belazu, Caws Cenarth, Chase Distillery, and Ultracomida will be joining the fun.
To take part visit: www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/virtual-abergavenny-food-festival-vaff2020/
In the meantime, here are pictures from Abergavenny Food Festivals from days past.
Abergavenny Food Festival in 2015
The Earth Over Pizza stall at the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2013
Sam and Shauna, chefs, writers and stars of the TV show Sam and Shauna’s Big Cookout will share their love of all things BBQ. Picture; Abergavenny Food Festival in 2018
The Community Feast at Market Hall, Abergavenny in the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2017
Bubble and Squeak food stall at the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2017. Picture: www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk
Tom Kerridge at the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2017. Picture: www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk
The Beefy Boys cooking over fire demo in the castle grounds at the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2017. Picture: www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk
Cheeses at the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2018. Picture: www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk
Raclette Raclette food store at the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2018. Picture: www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk
Abergavenny Food Festival in 2016
Traditional French onion sellers from Roscoff at the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2016
Abergavenny Food Festival in 2016. Picture: Huw John
Abergavenny Food Festival in 2016. Picture: Huw John
The garlic farm at the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2007
The Abergavenny Food Festival in 2012
The Abergavenny Food Festival in 2010
Giorgio Locatelli giving a masterclass at the Angel Hotel as part of the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2003
Rick Stein at the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2013
The Trealy Farm charcuterie stall at the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2009
Donut eating competition at the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2019. Picture: www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk
Trealy Farm Charcuterie at the Abergavenny Food Festival in 2019. Picture: www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk
Abergavenny Food Festival in 2019
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