Guildhall Square in Derry will be a hive of activity today and tomorrow as Derry City and Strabane District Council welcomes butchers, bakers, artisan makers and beekeepers to its first Slow Food Festival.
There will certainly be a real buzz about the city for what will be Northern Ireland’s first Slow Food Festival from 12 noon until 6pm each day.
The festival is supported by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) NI Regional Food Programme.
The Mayor, Alderman Hilary McClintock said she was delighted that the council was once again leading the way with the latest in a jam-packed programme of activities which have put the city and district firmly on the international food tourism map.
She added: “We are very proud to be leading the way as a council in promoting our local food provenance through the commitment of dedicated producers and suppliers which has contributed hugely to our rising reputation as a food destination of note.”
Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the city for the two-day free admission event celebrating good, clean and fair food from across the north west which coincides with Slow Food Week and this month’s ‘Harvest’ theme during Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink 2016.
The family-friendly Festival will feature a Harvest Market, Street Food Zone, Family Fun Zone, free demos, tours and tastings showcasing some of the finest local producers in the north west and wider region including Co Donegal who subscribe to the guiding principles of Slow Food, a global, grassroots movement founded in Italy in 1989 which promotes true enjoyment of good food, and food production systems with a commitment to community and the environment.
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