The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink has won gold in the Tourism Event of the Year category of the 2013 Devon Tourism Awards.
After the awards ceremony, which was held in Torquay last week, Michael Caines MBE, tweeted: “Great result after 10 years, a great achievement for all involved!”
This year saw stiff competition with an increase to over 100 entries from the cream of the Devon tourism industry, with 44 businesses selected as finalists, each winning either Gold, Silver, Bronze or Highly Commended awards.
Luxury South West jewellery and watch retailer, Michael Spiers welcomed 230 guests to a champagne reception and stunning fireworks display at Exeter Castle. The private event launched the independent Jeweller’s new partnership with Rolex as the sole retailer in the city stocking one of the most prestigious brand of watches in the world. Guests enjoyed an exclusive preview of new Rolex models launched at Baselworld 2013 before they become available for sale. Baselworld is the world’s biggest watch and jewellery event, held annually in Switzerland where leading brands showcase their finest...
The 14th annual Michelmores charity race attracted 920 entrants to run around a brand new city centre course starting in Cathedral Yard and finishing at Exeter Castle.
Started by celebrity chef Michael Caines, the men’s race was won by Simon Longthorpe with Emma Hitchins the first women home. Karen Cook and Franks Reay won the veterans competitions while solicitors Foot Anstey won the corporate event. Promotional clothing distributors, Pencarrie entered the largest team with Nike+ Run Club Exeter the first running club to finish.
More people than ever visited the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink in Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 April to enjoy the region’s best food, drink, producers and chefs and celebrate the Festival’s 10th anniversary year. Close to 20,000 people attended the Festival with record numbers of visitors on Saturday and Sunday.
The highest ever number of visitors in the 10-year history of the region’s biggest foodie event ensured many of more than one hundred South West artisan food producers sold out of produce and the cookery theatre was...
Local singers and bands can win the opportunity to perform at the After Dark Party at Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink in a competition being run by festival music partners, Mama Stones.
This year’s Festival runs from Friday 26 April - Sunday 28 April, with three fantastic Festival After Dark Party nights on 25, 26 and 27 April and marks the 10th anniversary of the event.
The winning acts will have the opportunity to support the Mama Stones House band at the Festival After Dark Party on the Saturday night, 27 April.
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Rob Newby, accompanied by the Lady Mayoress hosted a Valentine's Masquerade Ball at Exeter Castle on 15 February 2013, in aid of his chosen charity, SOCOPS. Guests were welcomed by Miss Charlotte Ward (Regional finalist in the TeenStar Talent Competition) who along with her keyboard entertained the guests before dinner. Following that and an auction, the guests tried their hand at the fun casino and danced the night away to the well know local band, ‘Thick as Thieves’ followed by DJ Ben Fayter.
During the evening the Lord Mayor paid a special tribute to...
The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink celebrates its 10th Birthday in 2013, with a special anniversary festival filled with the region’s best food, drink, producers and chefs from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th April in Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle, Exeter.
This is the South West’s ultimate foodie event - visitors will discover world-class West Country produce and have the chance to buy from over a hundred of the South West’s best artisan food producers.
Get inspiration and tips from acclaimed chefs in the cookery theatre, learn new skills at workshops and...
A feast of handmade delights from some of the best designer makers in the South West. With a Making Lounge hosting festive workshops, an onsite cafe selling home-cooked food and refreshments and live music by the Crediton and University World Music Choir, Christmas Craft Jam 2012 is not to be missed.
