events
During the Shropshire Good Food Trail many of our venues and hosts will be holding events that you can get involved with.
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Looking for more events across Shropshire this summer?
Check out the Shropshire Loves Nature Festival running from 17th July to 9th August.
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shrewsbury Food Festival
The festival brings together 100’s of top-notch food and drinks producers from across the country along with talks from celebrity chefs and lots of live music and entertainment. Book your tickets here - https://www.shrewsburyfoodfestival.co.uk/
Dates & Times: 24th & 25th June, 10am – 6:30pm/5pm
Location: The Quarry, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AE
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People, Planet & Pint social
Come along to a People, Planet and Pint Social – Join some of the Shropshire Good Food Partnership group as we unwind after a best bust at the food festival and discuss all things people and planet with a lovely pint. This is a relaxed and informal social, perfect for meeting new people who share the same interests and respect for the planet. Tickets are free but booking is required. Book here.
Dates & Times: 24th June, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: The Peach Tree, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AE
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shropshire plates
Come along and enjoy an evening celebrating Shropshire food and drink producers. Guests will get to enjoy a selection of small plates each containing a pocket of locally grown joy. Tickets £20, visit Shropshire's Own website to book.
Date & times: Saturday 24th June, 5pm onwards
Location: The Tankerville Arms, Longden, Shrewsbury, SY5 8EX
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30 years of brewing @ Hobsons brewery
Join Hobsons Brewery as they celebrate 30 years of Brewing, with street food vendors, cocktails, live music and activities including Bingo and a Dirty Gertie Treasure Map and storytelling.” Tickets and more information available at https://hobsons30thbirthday.rsvpify.com/
Date and times: SATURDAY 1ST JULY, 12PM - 9PM.
Location: Hobsons Brewery, Newhouse Farm, Tenbury Road, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, DY14 8RD
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lane cottage produce open day
Join the team at Lane Cottage Produce and see what goes on behind the scenes to bring your salad to the table. Visitors will also receive a discount on all salad bags throughout the food trail period. Free to attend.
Date & times: Saturday 1st July, 10am – 3pm
Location: Lane Cottage, Deerfold, Birtley, Bucknell, SY7 0EF
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Gingerbread & Port tasting
Pop along to Fields Kitchen in Market Drayton between 24th June and 9th July and try the areas specialty – gingerbread! Made by local makers Billington's Gingerbread.
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And if that's not enough between 28th & 30th June you'll be able to sample the traditional pairing of Gingerbread and Port.
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Just drop in to try!
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street allotment open day
Come along and see what this amazing community growing project is all about at their Monkmoor plot in Shrewsbury. 2nd July, 9am – 11am. Free event. Find out more here.
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seasonal family food workshop with steve - the hungry guy
Sponsored by Slow Food Ludlow, Steve – The Hungry Guys will be hosting this educational workshop sharing his passion, skills and knowledge of seasonal produce using food from the Walled Gardens at Linley Hall. Tickets are free for under 18’s, limited spaces available and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Book your tickets at https://www.slowfoodludlow.org.uk/whats-on
Dates and times: Saturday 1st July, 12:15pm – 14:15pm
Location: Linley Hall Walled Garden, Bishops Castle, SY9 5HL
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visit the 'Shropshire sown' pop up
Throughout the trail period make sure you visit Shropshire’s Own pop up in Longden who stock a range of produce from a network of over 50 local farms. Plus show your map and get free drink with every cake bought.
Dates and times: Tuesday-Thursday’s 9am-1pm
Location: Tankerville Arms, Longden, Shrewsbury, SY5 8EX
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oswestry food festival
Two days of the regions finest growers and makers, along with lots of street food and entertainment along the streets of the town and meet some of the Shropshire Good Food Trail's team.
Dates: 8th & 9th July
Location: Oswestry Town Centre
Free event
