How was the Festival for you?
Well, the Festival may be over for another year but we are already planning for 2010! Tell us what you thought of the Festival and you could be the lucky winner of a £25 Marks & Spencer Gift Card!
Published on September 7th, 2009, 04:20pm | No comments | Leave a comment
Open on Saturday and Sunday!
We’ve been given the go-ahead for the Festival to be open on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September. We apologise again for the inconvenience of having to close to the public on Friday 4th due to the constant rainfall over the previous 48 hours.
This is the first time in the history of Flower and Food Festival that it has been shut because of the weather. Please note that members of the public who have purchased tickets for today can use these tickets on either the Saturday or Sunday. But if for any reason the tickets cannot be used on these days, a full refund will be given.
We hope to see you there on Saturday and Sunday!
Published on September 4th, 2009, 03:43pm | No comments | Leave a comment
Just a few days to go!
Just a few days until the start of this year’s Dundee Flower and Food Festival at Camperdown Park, Dundee. A great day out for the whole family and accompanied kids-go-FREE!.
Don’t give up on Summer just yet!
September is here, the kids are back at school and Autumn is trying to make an early appearance. We won’t let it! Not until we’ve enjoyed this weekend’s Dundee Flower and Food Festival.
You’ll be glad to hear that the recent rain hasn’t dampened the organiser’s and participants enthusiasm. Right now the finishing touches are being made to the marquees and exhibits, and through Thursday night and the early hours of Friday morning, the horticultural exhibitors will set up their displays to be at their best for the weekend’s visitors.
Weather update
Great news! Sure it’s been raining but somewhat less than forecast and the weekend is set to be dry.
The best of Scottish food and drink
This year’s Festival will mark the launch of Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight. Celebrity chef Nick Nairn along with some of Scotland’s top chefs including chef and food columnist Geoffrey Smeddle from The Peat Inn, will demonstrate how to cook like a professional. You’ll also be able to taste and buy from the many food and drink exhibitors.
Visit the Real Ale Tent to sample award winning Scottish beers. Check out the Famous Grouse Whisky Bar to sample and learn what’s possible with whisky. And don’t miss the opportunity to sample locally produced wine in the main marquee.
The gardeners festival
To support the gardening interest broadcaster Freida Morrison and her team will be on hand throughout the weekend to answer gardeners questions. Gardening enthusiasts can join the audience for a recording of BBC Scotland’s Potting Shed at 2:00pm, on Friday. Attractions also include the Garden Fair, Garden Design, the Floral Hall and Floral Art.
Keeping the whole family entertained
There’s something for everyone at this years Festival. The Children’s Marquee theme is gold throughout the ages with the focal point of a pyramid, pharaoh’s tomb and areas of desert and delta plants, many with a golden hue. Children can also dig for potatoes in an Inca plot.
Visit the Inside / Outside Garden to appreciate what we can all do, including children, to make our spaces more ‘Green’.
See all things wood in the Woodlands 4 Yew Marquee including crafts and enjoy a shot on an interactive forest bike ride.
A variety of entertainment will take to the music stage throughout the weekend including on Saturday groups representing the October Fest-n-Furious event.
Still time to BOOK-n-SAVE!
If you haven’t bought tickets you can still book online up to midnight on Thursday 3rd September and save £2 on the standard gate price. Under 16’s go FREE. Tickets will be valid for the Friday, Saturday or Sunday – you choose your day. Buy a 3 day pass and get one day FREE for £14 (£12 senior citizens and concessions).
Book your discount tickets now – print your booking reference – and present it at the Festival Office adjacent to the entrance.
Published on September 2nd, 2009, 05:18pm | No comments | Leave a comment
Welcome to the Flower and Food Festival Blog!
Welcome to the new Blog section of the Flower and Food Festival website! We aim to keep you updated with news, information and articles about the Flower and Food Festival! If you haven’t already done so you can become a Fan of the Festival on Facebook and also follow the Festival’s mini-updates on Twitter! Our aim is to keep you informed of what’s happening with the Festival both leading up to the event and also afterwards.
We hope you enjoy reading our blog and we look forward to seeing you at the Festival!
Published on August 24th, 2009, 05:17pm | 3 Comments | Leave a comment