Stone Food & Drink Festival

Taking place the first weekend of October every year, Staffordshire's biggest gastronomic gathering offers something for foodies of all ages.

From midday Friday right through to Sunday evening there is always plenty to keep the whole family entertained on the main Westbridge Park site; from shopping and tasting opportunities through to interactive cookery demonstrations, live music, talks from artisan producers, the Titanic Brewery Beer Festival, Kids' cookery classes, live music and - naturally - plenty to eat and drink!

The festival Farmers' Market graces the High Street on Friday and Saturday of festival week and the town's pubs, restaurants and hotels also get involved with special festival offers and events that range from cook-offs to themed meals. All visitors are advised to use the Park & Ride service, which operates from Aston Marina Farm Shop & Bistro on the A51 Lichfield road, just south of the town. For further information visit the website.

Westbridge Park open 1pm - 7pm Friday, then 10am - 6pm Sat and Sun

Entry to Westbridge Park is £6 per person, per day over festival weekend; or £15 for a three-day weekend pass (accompanied under-16s free)

Stone Food & Drink Festival
Park and Ride to Westbridge Park from
Aston Marina
Lichfield Road [A51]
Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 8QU

Tel: 01785 818289
E-Mail: info@stonefooddrink.org.uk
Web: http://www.stonefooddrink.org.uk

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